Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Floyd Patterson Young Stribling 1-1 1 UD 3 3
Preliminary 1 Stanley Ketchel Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 1-1 1 UD 3 3
Preliminary 2 Archie Moore Beibut Shumenov 3-1 2 KO 3 10
Support Bout Bob Fitzsimmons Alejandro Berrio 5-1 1 TKO 1 10
Co-Feature Tommy Burns Juergen Braehmer 2-1 1 SD 10 10
Main Event Maxie Rosenbloom Eddie Cotton 2-1 1 SD 10 10
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Opening Bout
Floyd Patterson vs Young Stribling
Fight info: Boyles Thirty Acres, Jersey City, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Minn (United States), Don Griffin (United States) and Paul Smith (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 13-5-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 12-7-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:13 Stribling is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 0:0
0:17 Patterson finally lets go of Stribling. 0:0
0:25 These guys are really going at it but Patterson looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:42 Stribling misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:3
0:49 Patterson catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:3
0:49 That blast sent Stribling reeling into the ropes! 6:3
01:09 Stribling ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:5
01:23 Stribling lands a smashing cross! 6:9
01:23 Patterson is hurt! 6:9
01:37 Stribling traps Patterson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Steele breaks it up. 6:9
01:46 Patterson pushes Young Stribling away. 6:9
01:59 Stribling charges in but Patterson avoids the rush. 6:9
02:08 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Floyd Patterson protects his body well. 6:9
02:15 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:9
02:23 Stribling leans on the ropes and motions for Patterson to come in. 6:9
02:34 Patterson scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Stribling. 9:9
02:43 Stribling doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:9
02:51 Patterson is holding... 9:9
02:56 Steele has to break the clinch. 9:9
03:00 Stribling wraps up Patterson. 9:9
03:00 Steele moves them apart. 9:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Stribling lands an uppercut to the jaw. 0:2
0:32 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:47 Patterson fires a left hand that Young Stribling takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Young Stribling ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:5
01:03 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Patterson has a vice-like grip on Young Stribling. 0:5
01:12 Stribling tries to get free... Here comes Steele to break them up... 0:5
01:21 Some good body work by Stribling but not much on those punches. 0:7
01:36 Patterson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:7
01:42 Both men look to measure one another. 0:7
01:51 Patterson tries to muscle inside but Young Stribling clinches him. 0:7
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:7
02:01 Patterson steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:7
02:11 Patterson works his way in and leans on Stribling... 0:7
02:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:7
02:29 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
02:36 Patterson lands a solid cross! 4:7
02:36 Stribling looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:7
02:52 Patterson lands a vicious uppercut! 8:7
02:52 Stribling appears shaken by that punch! 8:7
03:00 The Referee has to get between Patterson and Stribling as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 3rd. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Patterson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:22 Patterson drives that short hook into Stribling's midsection! 6:0
0:22 Stribling is reeling.. 6:0
0:37 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 8:2
0:50 OH! Patterson landed the big hook flush! 12:2
0:50 Patterson has Stribling in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:2
01:04 And Young Stribling tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Patterson! 16:2
01:04 Young Stribling is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 16:2
01:09 Stribling now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:2
01:19 Patterson fires a lead right that Stribling manages to avoid. 16:2
01:31 Stribling just comes up short with the jab. 16:2
01:33 Patterson sneaks home the right cross. 18:2
01:47 Patterson looks to work the body, but Stribling covers up nicely. 18:2
01:50 Stribling shoots a cross to the midsection. 18:4
02:02 Stribling scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 18:6
02:12 Young Stribling scores with a quick one-two to Patterson's midsection 18:8
02:21 Floyd Patterson scores with the jab. 20:8
02:37 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 20:8
02:44 Stribling works free! The fighters move to ring center. 20:8
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 21:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Hubert Minn, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
Don Griffin, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
Paul Smith, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
The winner by unanimous decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Hubert Minn Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Paul Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 30 30 30 90
Young Stribling 30 30 27 87
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.67 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.67
Crosses / Round 5.00 5.67
Combinations / Round 6.00 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.67
Punches Landed / Round 24.00 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 27.33 45.00
Punching Accuracy 46.8% 30.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Floyd Patterson vs Young Stribling
Fight info: Boyles Thirty Acres, Jersey City, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Minn (United States), Don Griffin (United States) and Paul Smith (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 13-5-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 12-7-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:13 Stribling is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 0:0
0:17 Patterson finally lets go of Stribling. 0:0
0:25 These guys are really going at it but Patterson looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:42 Stribling misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:3
0:49 Patterson catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:3
0:49 That blast sent Stribling reeling into the ropes! 6:3
01:09 Stribling ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:5
01:23 Stribling lands a smashing cross! 6:9
01:23 Patterson is hurt! 6:9
01:37 Stribling traps Patterson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Steele breaks it up. 6:9
01:46 Patterson pushes Young Stribling away. 6:9
01:59 Stribling charges in but Patterson avoids the rush. 6:9
02:08 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Floyd Patterson protects his body well. 6:9
02:15 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:9
02:23 Stribling leans on the ropes and motions for Patterson to come in. 6:9
02:34 Patterson scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Stribling. 9:9
02:43 Stribling doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:9
02:51 Patterson is holding... 9:9
02:56 Steele has to break the clinch. 9:9
03:00 Stribling wraps up Patterson. 9:9
03:00 Steele moves them apart. 9:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Stribling lands an uppercut to the jaw. 0:2
0:32 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:47 Patterson fires a left hand that Young Stribling takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Young Stribling ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:5
01:03 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Patterson has a vice-like grip on Young Stribling. 0:5
01:12 Stribling tries to get free... Here comes Steele to break them up... 0:5
01:21 Some good body work by Stribling but not much on those punches. 0:7
01:36 Patterson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:7
01:42 Both men look to measure one another. 0:7
01:51 Patterson tries to muscle inside but Young Stribling clinches him. 0:7
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:7
02:01 Patterson steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:7
02:11 Patterson works his way in and leans on Stribling... 0:7
02:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:7
02:29 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
02:36 Patterson lands a solid cross! 4:7
02:36 Stribling looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:7
02:52 Patterson lands a vicious uppercut! 8:7
02:52 Stribling appears shaken by that punch! 8:7
03:00 The Referee has to get between Patterson and Stribling as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 3rd. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Patterson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:22 Patterson drives that short hook into Stribling's midsection! 6:0
0:22 Stribling is reeling.. 6:0
0:37 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 8:2
0:50 OH! Patterson landed the big hook flush! 12:2
0:50 Patterson has Stribling in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:2
01:04 And Young Stribling tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Patterson! 16:2
01:04 Young Stribling is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 16:2
01:09 Stribling now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:2
01:19 Patterson fires a lead right that Stribling manages to avoid. 16:2
01:31 Stribling just comes up short with the jab. 16:2
01:33 Patterson sneaks home the right cross. 18:2
01:47 Patterson looks to work the body, but Stribling covers up nicely. 18:2
01:50 Stribling shoots a cross to the midsection. 18:4
02:02 Stribling scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 18:6
02:12 Young Stribling scores with a quick one-two to Patterson's midsection 18:8
02:21 Floyd Patterson scores with the jab. 20:8
02:37 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 20:8
02:44 Stribling works free! The fighters move to ring center. 20:8
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 21:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Hubert Minn, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
Don Griffin, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
Paul Smith, United States scores the bout 30 to 29
The winner by unanimous decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Hubert Minn Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Paul Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 30
Young Stribling 10 10 9 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Floyd Patterson 30 30 30 90
Young Stribling 30 30 27 87
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.67 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.67
Crosses / Round 5.00 5.67
Combinations / Round 6.00 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.67
Punches Landed / Round 24.00 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 27.33 45.00
Punching Accuracy 46.8% 30.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Preliminary 1
Stanley Ketchel vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Marigold Gardens, Chicago, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Donald Balas (United States), Yusaku Yoshida (Japan) and Marty Sammon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 6-6-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 6-7-7 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad eats a left-right from Ketchel 2:0
0:38 Muhammad drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:3
0:51 Ketchel clamps Muhammad's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 2:3
01:00 Ketchel and Muhammad each take a step back. 2:3
01:13 Muhammad is literally dancing circles around Ketchel this round. 2:3
01:17 Ketchel steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
01:25 Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Muhammad any room to breathe. 2:3
01:39 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Muhammad. 2:3
01:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 6:3
01:53 Muhammad appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:3
02:07 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 11:3
02:07 Muhammad is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:3
02:20 Ketchel shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Muhammad. 11:3
02:27 Muhammad's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:3
02:34 Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Muhammad. 13:3
02:43 Ketchel cranks a hard cross to the body of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 16:3
02:52 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 19:3
03:00 That punch actually went behind Muhammad's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 19:3
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 21:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:19 Muhammad received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:27 Muhammad is flicking the jab, trying to keep Stanley Ketchel at long range. 0:0
0:37 Muhammad fires a lead right that Stanley Ketchel manages to avoid. 0:0
0:39 Ketchel rakes Muhammad with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:0
0:55 Muhammad looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 3:0
01:02 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 7:0
01:02 Muhammad is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:0
01:14 Muhammad plants a hard cross in Ketchel's midsection. 7:3
01:24 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad unleashes a fusilade of punches to Ketchel's head. 7:6
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:6
01:41 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 11:6
01:41 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:6
01:55 Muhammad lands a smashing cross! 11:10
01:55 Ketchel is reeling.. 11:10
02:09 Muhammad looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 11:10
02:23 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Muhammad's punches in close. 11:10
02:25 Ketchel can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 13:10
02:33 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:10
02:37 Ketchel connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:10
02:41 * Muhammad brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 15:10
02:59 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Muhammad either blocks or slips them. 15:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:16 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:18 Ketchel lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:27 Ketchel got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dai Dollings's instructions work. 2:0
0:27 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Ketchel. 4:0
0:41 Ketchel ties up Muhammad. 4:0
0:45 * Referee Caiz Sr. taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Ketchel. 4:0
01:01 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:14 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:22 Ketchel is off target with that combination. 4:2
01:34 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
01:36 Muhammad scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:4
01:53 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 8:4
01:53 That blast sent Muhammad reeling into the ropes! 8:4
01:57 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Muhammad. 8:4
02:09 Stanley Ketchel scores with a damaging cross. 11:4
02:26 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 15:4
02:26 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was shaken by those blows! 15:4
02:48 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Muhammad 15:8
02:48 Ketchel seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:8
03:00 The final seconds of Round 3 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 15:8
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Donald Balas, United States scores the bout 30 to 27
Yusaku Yoshida, Japan scores the bout 30 to 27
Marty Sammon, United States scores the bout 30 to 27
The winner by unanimous decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Yusaku Yoshida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 30 30 30 90
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 27 27 27 81
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.33
Hooks / Round 11.00 2.67
Crosses / Round 8.00 4.67
Combinations / Round 3.67 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 8.00 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 35.67 14.67
Punches Missed / Round 38.00 48.33
Punching Accuracy 48.4% 23.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Stanley Ketchel vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Marigold Gardens, Chicago, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Donald Balas (United States), Yusaku Yoshida (Japan) and Marty Sammon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 6-6-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 6-7-7 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad eats a left-right from Ketchel 2:0
0:38 Muhammad drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:3
0:51 Ketchel clamps Muhammad's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 2:3
01:00 Ketchel and Muhammad each take a step back. 2:3
01:13 Muhammad is literally dancing circles around Ketchel this round. 2:3
01:17 Ketchel steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
01:25 Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Muhammad any room to breathe. 2:3
01:39 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Muhammad. 2:3
01:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 6:3
01:53 Muhammad appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:3
02:07 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 11:3
02:07 Muhammad is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:3
02:20 Ketchel shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Muhammad. 11:3
02:27 Muhammad's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:3
02:34 Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Muhammad. 13:3
02:43 Ketchel cranks a hard cross to the body of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 16:3
02:52 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 19:3
03:00 That punch actually went behind Muhammad's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 19:3
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 21:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:19 Muhammad received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:27 Muhammad is flicking the jab, trying to keep Stanley Ketchel at long range. 0:0
0:37 Muhammad fires a lead right that Stanley Ketchel manages to avoid. 0:0
0:39 Ketchel rakes Muhammad with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:0
0:55 Muhammad looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 3:0
01:02 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 7:0
01:02 Muhammad is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:0
01:14 Muhammad plants a hard cross in Ketchel's midsection. 7:3
01:24 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad unleashes a fusilade of punches to Ketchel's head. 7:6
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:6
01:41 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 11:6
01:41 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:6
01:55 Muhammad lands a smashing cross! 11:10
01:55 Ketchel is reeling.. 11:10
02:09 Muhammad looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 11:10
02:23 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Muhammad's punches in close. 11:10
02:25 Ketchel can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 13:10
02:33 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:10
02:37 Ketchel connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:10
02:41 * Muhammad brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 15:10
02:59 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Muhammad either blocks or slips them. 15:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:16 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:18 Ketchel lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:27 Ketchel got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dai Dollings's instructions work. 2:0
0:27 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Ketchel. 4:0
0:41 Ketchel ties up Muhammad. 4:0
0:45 * Referee Caiz Sr. taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Ketchel. 4:0
01:01 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:14 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:22 Ketchel is off target with that combination. 4:2
01:34 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
01:36 Muhammad scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:4
01:53 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 8:4
01:53 That blast sent Muhammad reeling into the ropes! 8:4
01:57 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Muhammad. 8:4
02:09 Stanley Ketchel scores with a damaging cross. 11:4
02:26 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 15:4
02:26 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was shaken by those blows! 15:4
02:48 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Muhammad 15:8
02:48 Ketchel seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:8
03:00 The final seconds of Round 3 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 15:8
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Donald Balas, United States scores the bout 30 to 27
Yusaku Yoshida, Japan scores the bout 30 to 27
Marty Sammon, United States scores the bout 30 to 27
The winner by unanimous decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Yusaku Yoshida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Stanley Ketchel 30 30 30 90
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 27 27 27 81
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.33
Hooks / Round 11.00 2.67
Crosses / Round 8.00 4.67
Combinations / Round 3.67 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 8.00 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 35.67 14.67
Punches Missed / Round 38.00 48.33
Punching Accuracy 48.4% 23.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Preliminary 2
Archie Moore vs Beibut Shumenov
Fight info: Shymkent Sport Palace, Shymkent, Kazakhstan, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Pawel Kardyni (Poland), Noppharat Sricharoen (Thailand) and George Hill (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Archie Moore - Record: 14-3-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Beibut Shumenov - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Danny Milano
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
0:17 Moore put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:24 Moore fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:0
0:46 Moore lands a crushing cross! 7:0
0:46 Shumenov is suddenly in trouble! 7:0
01:06 Moore ties up Shumenov. 7:0
01:11 * Moore is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 7:0
01:29 Shumenov misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
01:32 * Ritter motions to Moore to keep his punches up. 9:0
01:53 Archie Moore is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:56 Archie Moore goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:0
02:21 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:0
02:29 Shumenov throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
02:32 Moore lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Shumenov. 14:0
02:41 Shumenov got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 17:0
02:46 Shumenov's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 17:0
02:55 Moore is holding... 17:0
03:00 Ritter separates the two... 17:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Shumenov. 0:0
0:19 Shumenov's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:26 Moore telegraphed that shot and Shumenov ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:33 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:41 Beibut Shumenov picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:48 That's a nice solid jab from Moore 3:0
01:01 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:05 Shumenov pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:2
01:23 Shumenov fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 3:2
01:35 * Moore lands a vicious uppercut and down goes Shumenov! 3:2
01:37 Ritter starts the count... 11:2
01:37 1... 11:2
01:38 2... 11:2
01:39 3... 11:2
01:40 4... 11:2
01:41 5... 11:2
01:42 6... 11:2
01:43 7... 11:2
01:43 * Shumenov looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 11:2
01:43 Ritter wipes off Shumenov's gloves and waves the fighters together. 11:2
01:43 Moore has Shumenov hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Moore is. 11:2
01:51 Shumenov is forced into his own corner... 11:2
01:51 Moore leaps at Shumenov and lands a cross that made Shumenov's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 14:2
01:51 Moore knows he has Shumenov hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:2
02:09 Moore lets his hands go inside, but Shumenov protects his body well. 14:2
02:16 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:2
02:21 Moore fires a left hand that Shumenov takes high on the shoulder. 14:2
02:27 Moore lands a solid combination to the head of Shumenov. 17:2
02:27 Moore wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Shumenov away! 17:2
02:40 Archie Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:2
02:51 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 17:2
02:58 Moore catches Shumenov with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 19:2
02:58 Moore is really coming on strong here at the end of the 2nd. 19:2
03:00 The swelling under Shumenov's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 19:2
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 19:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 3, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Shumenov. 0:0
0:06 Bobby Watts seemed agitated with Shumenov, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Moore can't score with short uppercut inside. Shumenov got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Shumenov connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:15 Moore reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 0:2
0:31 Shumenov throws a punch and lands. Moore scores with a counter. Looks like Shumenov was a little more effective. 2:5
0:49 Shumenov has Moore cornered! 2:5
0:53 Shumenov keeps looking to get inside on Moore 2:5
0:58 Moore lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Shumenov. 5:5
01:03 Shumenov's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 5:5
01:16 Moore punishes Shumenov with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Shumenov up. 8:5
01:36 Shumenov has Moore trapped! 8:5
01:40 Beibut Shumenov is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:5
01:58 Shumenov just comes up short with the uppercut. 8:5
02:01 He appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:5
02:10 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:5
02:21 * Moore absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 8:5
02:23 Ritter moves into position over Moore and begins the count 8:14
02:23 1... 8:14
02:24 Moore is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 8:14
02:25 3... 8:14
02:26 4... 8:14
02:27 5... 8:14
02:28 6... 8:14
02:29 7... 8:14
02:30 8... 8:14
02:31 9... 8:14
02:32 10! 8:14
02:32 * Thats it! The fight is over and Moore has still not moved as the medicial staff rushes in to check on him. Shumenov takes the victory here in 3 with a thunderous knockout. 8:14
Fight Result
Henry Jones has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:38 of round 3...
Beibut Shumenov!
Score Cards
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
Noppharat Sricharoen Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 30 30 60
Beibut Shumenov 27 24 51
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Beibut Shumenov
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.33 2.00
Hooks / Round 4.67 3.33
Crosses / Round 8.67 1.33
Combinations / Round 5.67 1.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 0.67
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 8.67
Punches Missed / Round 82.33 46.33
Punching Accuracy 25.4% 15.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Archie Moore vs Beibut Shumenov
Fight info: Shymkent Sport Palace, Shymkent, Kazakhstan, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Pawel Kardyni (Poland), Noppharat Sricharoen (Thailand) and George Hill (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Archie Moore - Record: 14-3-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Beibut Shumenov - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Danny Milano
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
0:17 Moore put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:24 Moore fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:0
0:46 Moore lands a crushing cross! 7:0
0:46 Shumenov is suddenly in trouble! 7:0
01:06 Moore ties up Shumenov. 7:0
01:11 * Moore is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 7:0
01:29 Shumenov misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
01:32 * Ritter motions to Moore to keep his punches up. 9:0
01:53 Archie Moore is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:56 Archie Moore goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:0
02:21 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:0
02:29 Shumenov throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
02:32 Moore lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Shumenov. 14:0
02:41 Shumenov got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 17:0
02:46 Shumenov's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 17:0
02:55 Moore is holding... 17:0
03:00 Ritter separates the two... 17:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Shumenov. 0:0
0:19 Shumenov's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:26 Moore telegraphed that shot and Shumenov ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:33 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:41 Beibut Shumenov picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:48 That's a nice solid jab from Moore 3:0
01:01 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:05 Shumenov pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:2
01:23 Shumenov fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 3:2
01:35 * Moore lands a vicious uppercut and down goes Shumenov! 3:2
01:37 Ritter starts the count... 11:2
01:37 1... 11:2
01:38 2... 11:2
01:39 3... 11:2
01:40 4... 11:2
01:41 5... 11:2
01:42 6... 11:2
01:43 7... 11:2
01:43 * Shumenov looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 11:2
01:43 Ritter wipes off Shumenov's gloves and waves the fighters together. 11:2
01:43 Moore has Shumenov hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Moore is. 11:2
01:51 Shumenov is forced into his own corner... 11:2
01:51 Moore leaps at Shumenov and lands a cross that made Shumenov's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 14:2
01:51 Moore knows he has Shumenov hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:2
02:09 Moore lets his hands go inside, but Shumenov protects his body well. 14:2
02:16 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:2
02:21 Moore fires a left hand that Shumenov takes high on the shoulder. 14:2
02:27 Moore lands a solid combination to the head of Shumenov. 17:2
02:27 Moore wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Shumenov away! 17:2
02:40 Archie Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:2
02:51 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 17:2
02:58 Moore catches Shumenov with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 19:2
02:58 Moore is really coming on strong here at the end of the 2nd. 19:2
03:00 The swelling under Shumenov's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 19:2
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 19:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 3, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Shumenov. 0:0
0:06 Bobby Watts seemed agitated with Shumenov, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Moore can't score with short uppercut inside. Shumenov got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Shumenov connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:15 Moore reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 0:2
0:31 Shumenov throws a punch and lands. Moore scores with a counter. Looks like Shumenov was a little more effective. 2:5
0:49 Shumenov has Moore cornered! 2:5
0:53 Shumenov keeps looking to get inside on Moore 2:5
0:58 Moore lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Shumenov. 5:5
01:03 Shumenov's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 5:5
01:16 Moore punishes Shumenov with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Shumenov up. 8:5
01:36 Shumenov has Moore trapped! 8:5
01:40 Beibut Shumenov is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:5
01:58 Shumenov just comes up short with the uppercut. 8:5
02:01 He appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:5
02:10 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:5
02:21 * Moore absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 8:5
02:23 Ritter moves into position over Moore and begins the count 8:14
02:23 1... 8:14
02:24 Moore is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 8:14
02:25 3... 8:14
02:26 4... 8:14
02:27 5... 8:14
02:28 6... 8:14
02:29 7... 8:14
02:30 8... 8:14
02:31 9... 8:14
02:32 10! 8:14
02:32 * Thats it! The fight is over and Moore has still not moved as the medicial staff rushes in to check on him. Shumenov takes the victory here in 3 with a thunderous knockout. 8:14
Fight Result
Henry Jones has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:38 of round 3...
Beibut Shumenov!
Score Cards
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
Noppharat Sricharoen Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10 20
Beibut Shumenov 9 8 17
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 30 30 60
Beibut Shumenov 27 24 51
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Beibut Shumenov
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.33 2.00
Hooks / Round 4.67 3.33
Crosses / Round 8.67 1.33
Combinations / Round 5.67 1.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 0.67
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 8.67
Punches Missed / Round 82.33 46.33
Punching Accuracy 25.4% 15.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Support Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Alejandro Berrio
Fight info: Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bracknell, England, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rudy Ortega (United States), Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico) and Barbara Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 12-7-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Alejandro Berrio - Record: 1-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:08 Berrio tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Fitzsimmons lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Berrio's chin! 8:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Berrio and he is stunned! 8:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
0:40 Berrio was hurt by those blows! 13:0
0:48 A solid right hand scores for Fitzsimmons. 16:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Berrio away! 16:0
01:01 Fitzsimmons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 16:0
01:10 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:0
01:21 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the hook. 16:0
01:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Alejandro Berrio's head straight back with that punch! 20:0
01:32 Berrio is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:0
01:46 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Berrio was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 20:0
01:57 OH! Fitzsimmons landed the big hook flush! 24:0
01:57 Berrio takes a step back, obviously hurt! 24:0
02:10 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the jab. 24:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 28:0
02:21 Berrio was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 28:0
02:25 * Berrio is taking a vicious beating.. O'Connor leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Fitzsimmons wins on a TKO in Round 1. 28:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Ray Connelly for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 1 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Rudy Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Alejandro Berrio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 38.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 100.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 27.5% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Alejandro Berrio
Fight info: Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bracknell, England, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rudy Ortega (United States), Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico) and Barbara Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 12-7-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Alejandro Berrio - Record: 1-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:08 Berrio tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Fitzsimmons lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Berrio's chin! 8:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Berrio and he is stunned! 8:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
0:40 Berrio was hurt by those blows! 13:0
0:48 A solid right hand scores for Fitzsimmons. 16:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Berrio away! 16:0
01:01 Fitzsimmons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 16:0
01:10 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:0
01:21 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the hook. 16:0
01:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Alejandro Berrio's head straight back with that punch! 20:0
01:32 Berrio is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:0
01:46 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Berrio was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 20:0
01:57 OH! Fitzsimmons landed the big hook flush! 24:0
01:57 Berrio takes a step back, obviously hurt! 24:0
02:10 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the jab. 24:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 28:0
02:21 Berrio was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 28:0
02:25 * Berrio is taking a vicious beating.. O'Connor leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Fitzsimmons wins on a TKO in Round 1. 28:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Ray Connelly for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 1 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Rudy Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons
Alejandro Berrio
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Alejandro Berrio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 38.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 100.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 27.5% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Co-Feature
Tommy Burns vs Juergen Braehmer
Fight info: Alabama Club, Munich, Bayern, Germany, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Sergio Silvi (Italy), Terry Smith (United States) and Duane Ford (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Tommy Burns - Record: 13-7-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Juergen Braehmer - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Braehmer darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:29 Braehmer brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:39 Tommy Burns lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:52 Braehmer looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:0
01:01 Burns lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
01:10 As high as Braehmer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:22 Burns lands a vicious cross! 8:0
01:22 That punch may have stunned Juergen Braehmer momentarily. 8:0
01:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
01:47 The cross scores for Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:0
02:06 Braehmer is holding... 10:0
02:11 Referee Griffin steps in to break it up. 10:0
02:24 Burns shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Braehmer flush! 14:0
02:24 Braehmer is suddenly in trouble! 14:0
02:33 Upstairs and downstairs! Braehmer lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 14:2
02:50 Burns wraps his arms around Braehmer. 14:2
02:59 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 14:2
03:00 Juergen Braehmer dances gracefully across the canvas 14:2
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 13:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Braehmer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Burns scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:18 Braehmer has Burns trapped! 3:0
0:18 Braehmer gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 3:2
0:28 Juergen Braehmer has Tommy Burns blocked in! 3:2
0:32 Braehmer has his arms wrapped around Burns... Now they separate. 3:2
0:41 Griffin has to separate the two... 3:2
0:46 Braehmer has Tommy Burns pinned! 3:2
0:50 Braehmer tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 3:2
01:05 Braehmer throws a flurry of punches but Burns either blocks or slips them. 3:2
01:08 Burns can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 5:2
01:23 Braehmer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 5:2
01:26 Wow, that hook to the body from Burns nearly lifted Braehmer completely off the canvas, there was a full head of steam behind that punch! 8:2
01:35 Braehmer snakes the jab through Burns's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:4
01:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:4
01:51 Burns is moving around the ring nicely. 8:4
01:57 Braehmer has Burns trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:4
01:57 Burns and Braehmer are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Tommy Burns having the edge. 11:6
02:06 Braehmer doesn't have to look for Burns this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:09 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
02:16 Braehmer fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:6
02:19 Burns stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 13:6
02:32 * Ouch, I felt that one Burns is being warned by Griffin to watch the low blows. 15:6
02:51 Burns is blocked in his own corner... 15:6
02:55 Braehmer catches Burns coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:10
02:55 Burns was stunned by that blow! 15:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 16:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Braehmer between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Braehmer doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:22 Braehmer is motioning with his gloves for Burns to bring it on, but Braehmer is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:27 Braehmer throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 0:2
0:41 Braehmer is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Burns. 0:2
0:45 Braehmer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:53 Juergen Braehmer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Burns back on his heels! 0:6
0:53 Burns is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
01:15 Braehmer misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
01:31 Burns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Juergen Braehmer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
01:33 Not much steam behind Braehmer's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:49 Watch Braehmer move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Burns off balance. 0:8
01:54 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Burns digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Braehmer. 2:8
02:14 Braehmer pins Burns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:8
02:18 Braehmer pushes Burns away. 2:8
02:27 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
02:30 Braehmer shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:10
02:42 Burns pins Braehmer in the corner! 2:10
02:42 Burns is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:10
03:00 Burns lands a solid uppercut! 8:10
03:00 That shot landed square and Braehmer felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Burns is trying to free his gloves from under Braehmer's gloves. 0:0
0:24 Griffin breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:37 Braehmer leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:39 Burns dips and connects with a hook to the side of Braehmer's head. 2:0
0:52 Tommy Burns slides into the corner... 2:0
0:52 Braehmer feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Burns's chin. 2:2
01:09 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Braehmer. 2:2
01:11 Braehmer lands consecutive blows to Burns's midsection. 2:4
01:28 Braehmer misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:37 Burns eats a sizzling hook from Braehmer that has him backing up! 2:7
01:51 Braehmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:7
02:02 Burns moves into the left corner. 2:7
02:06 Braehmer just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:7
02:09 A hard uppercut from Burns lands flush. 5:7
02:28 Braehmer grabs Burns again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:7
02:33 Braehmer and Burns each take a step back. 5:7
02:42 Tommy Burns traps Braehmer in the corner! 5:7
02:47 Braehmer is challenging Tommy Burns to fight him and quit clinching. 5:7
02:59 Referee Griffin separates the two... 5:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Burns lands a nice cross but Juergen Braehmer turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:33 Burns throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braehmer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:40 Braehmer 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
0:48 Burns usues his legs to avoid Braehmer's punches. 2:0
0:56 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tommy Burns blasts home a hook. 4:0
01:08 Burns throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:0
01:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:24 A cross lands for Braehmer. Burns didn't see that one coming. 6:2
01:37 Braehmer retreats into the upper corner. 6:2
01:42 Tommy Burns's misses as Braehmer backpedals away. 6:2
01:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:59 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:2
02:10 Braehmer fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 6:2
02:22 Burns fires a lead right that Juergen Braehmer manages to avoid. 6:2
02:25 Braehmer lands a jab to Burns's midsection 6:4
02:41 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:46 Braehmer just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
02:52 Burns lands a strong uppercut! 10:4
02:52 Braehmer is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:4
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:4
03:00 Braehmer finally lets go of Burns. 10:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Burns got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Burns scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braehmer's jaw. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:18 Burns lands a cross to the body. 4:0
0:34 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Braehmer rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
0:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
0:46 Braehmer clamps Burns's arms to his side and holds on until Griffin breaks the hold. 4:0
0:51 Griffin is shouting at Braehmer to break! 4:0
0:55 Braehmer is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:0
01:03 Juergen Braehmer wraps up Burns. 4:0
01:08 Griffin has to break them apart. 4:0
01:17 Braehmer lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
01:31 Braehmer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:7
01:31 Burns appears shaken by those punches! 4:7
01:44 Braehmer lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:7
01:56 Braehmer lands a hard cross! 4:12
01:56 Burns is gasping for air!! 4:12
02:09 And Burns tastes the power of a huge cross from Braehmer! 4:17
02:09 That blow connected solidly to the head of Burns and he is stunned! 4:17
02:23 Braehmer is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:17
02:31 Braehmer swings...and misses. 4:17
02:42 Braehmer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Burns ducks under it. 4:17
02:49 Burns moves into a neutral corner. 4:17
02:53 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Braehmer fails to score inside. 4:17
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 4:17
03:00 There's the bell. Burns wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 4:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Burns and Juergen Braehmer leave their corners. 0:0
0:24 Burns is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:24 Braehmer needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:24 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Tommy Parks not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braehmer. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:33 Braehmer grabs and holds Burns... 0:0
0:38 Griffin separates them. 0:0
0:48 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:52 Braehmer pins Burns's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:57 Griffin separates the two... 0:0
01:06 Burns lands a crushing cross! 4:0
01:06 Braehmer was staggered by that punch! 4:0
01:10 Juergen Braehmer looks to be losing his legs. 4:0
01:23 Braehmer slips out of a corner, as Burns attempts to trap him. 4:0
01:35 Braehmer is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
01:41 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 6:2
01:53 Braehmer backs into the left corner. 6:2
01:53 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:2
02:06 Tommy Burns straightens Braehmer up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 11:2
02:16 * Burns bulls his way inside. Griffin steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Burns can't believe the call and neither can we. 13:2
02:16 Burns flicks a lead right to the head of Braehmer. 13:2
02:25 Burns backs into a neutral corner. 13:2
02:25 Burns takes a cross to the head from Braehmer. 13:4
02:39 Braehmer will tie a guy up if he has to. 13:4
02:44 Griffin separates the two... 13:4
02:48 Braehmer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:4
02:51 Braehmer slides into a neutral corner... 13:4
03:00 * Tommy Burns rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Braehmer and Braehmer tastes the canvas here in Round 7! 13:4
03:00 Burns is ushered to a neutral corner by Griffin and the count begins.. 20:4
03:00 1... 20:4
03:00 * Juergen Braehmer is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 20:4
03:00 Braehmer appears to be badly shaken, but Griffin is going to allow the fight to go on. 20:4
03:00 It looks like Tommy Burns has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:4
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. 22:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Braehmer square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Burns scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Tommy Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Juergen Braehmer. 2:0
0:37 Braehmer just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Burns lands a wicked cross! 7:0
0:44 Burns has Braehmer hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:0
0:52 Tommy Burns gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Braehmer. 10:0
0:52 Tommy Burns senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 10:0
01:01 Burns catches Braehmer with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:0
01:01 Burns stunned Braehmer with that last shot and Burns's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:0
01:14 Braehmer picks off the jab by Burns. 12:0
01:21 Braehmer is trapped in the corner... 12:0
01:26 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:0
01:28 The knockdown suffered by Braehmer should have made that last round Burns's by a wide margin. 12:0
01:36 Burns fires a left hand that Braehmer takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
01:48 Braehmer does a great job of moving as Burns tries to work inside. 12:0
01:54 Burns traps Juergen Braehmer in the corner! 12:0
01:58 Burns fires and misses. 12:0
02:08 Burns has Braehmer cornered! 12:0
02:13 Burns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:0
02:15 Braehmer winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 12:2
02:30 Braehmer works free! The fighters move to ring center. 12:2
02:42 Braehmer moves into the left corner. 12:2
02:47 Braehmer is either lucky or has radar. Tommy Burns's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:2
02:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:2
02:57 The action slows for the moment. 12:2
03:00 Burns misses with that punch. 12:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Braehmer is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Burns looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:17 Griffin yells at the fighters to separate but Braehmer and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:22 Griffin steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:31 Braehmer tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:33 Burns scores with a punishing jab 3:0
0:46 Tommy Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 6:0
0:59 Tommy Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:07 Braehmer can't score with short uppercut inside. Tommy Burns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:14 Braehmer slides into his own corner... 6:0
01:18 Burns lands a hard uppercut! 11:0
01:18 Braehmer appears shaken by that punch! 11:0
01:40 Burns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
01:47 Burns gets off a quick combination to the body 13:0
01:47 Burns is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 13:0
02:00 Burns scores with a winging right! Braehmer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:0
02:00 That blast sent Braehmer reeling into the ropes! 17:0
02:09 Burns scores with an excellent cross. 20:0
02:09 Burns is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Braehmer in trouble! 20:0
02:18 Burns hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Braehmer. 22:0
02:27 Burns rocks Juergen Braehmer with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 25:0
02:39 Braehmer lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 25:2
02:53 Burns telegraphed that shot and Juergen Braehmer ducks under it easily. 25:2
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 26:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:09 Burns looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:16 Braehmer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:23 Braehmer slides into the corner... 0:0
0:23 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Burns who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
0:42 Griffin warns Burns for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
0:47 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
0:59 Burns grabs Braehmer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
01:08 Griffin separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:13 Braehmer lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Burns. 2:3
01:27 Griffin tries to separate the boxers but Burns has a vice-like grip on Juergen Braehmer. 2:3
01:31 * Griffin signals a low blow against Braehmer which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Braehmer's opponent. That was a terrible call! 2:3
01:31 Braehmer tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 2:3
01:42 Juergen Braehmer whiffs with the uppercut. 2:3
01:55 Braehmer is off target with that jab. 2:3
01:57 Burns rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:3
02:14 Burns looks for a breather; he grabs Juergen Braehmer and holds on. Braehmer pushes Burns off and looks for an opening. 4:3
02:18 Burns uses his shoulder to force Braehmer out of the clinch. 4:3
02:22 Braehmer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:3
02:30 Braehmer just misses with a huge shot as Burns chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:3
02:39 Juergen Braehmer is trapped in Burns's corner... 4:3
02:39 Burns tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:3
02:48 Braehmer feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:3
02:53 Braehmer fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:3
02:55 Burns lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braehmer on the end of that punch. 8:3
03:00 Burns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:3
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 8:3
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Sergio Silvi, Italy scores the bout 95 to 94 for Juergen Braehmer
Terry Smith, United States scores the bout 97 to 92 for Tommy Burns
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 98 to 91 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by split decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 94
Juergen Braehmer 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 10 95
Terry Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 97
Juergen Braehmer 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 92
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 98
Juergen Braehmer 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 30 29 29 27 29 27 30 29 30 29 289
Juergen Braehmer 27 28 28 30 28 30 24 28 27 28 278
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Juergen Braehmer
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 3.40
Hooks / Round 4.40 2.40
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.10
Combinations / Round 5.20 2.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 13.60
Punches Missed / Round 40.40 72.90
Punching Accuracy 39.2% 15.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Burns vs Juergen Braehmer
Fight info: Alabama Club, Munich, Bayern, Germany, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Sergio Silvi (Italy), Terry Smith (United States) and Duane Ford (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Tommy Burns - Record: 13-7-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Juergen Braehmer - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Braehmer darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:29 Braehmer brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:39 Tommy Burns lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:52 Braehmer looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:0
01:01 Burns lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
01:10 As high as Braehmer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:22 Burns lands a vicious cross! 8:0
01:22 That punch may have stunned Juergen Braehmer momentarily. 8:0
01:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
01:47 The cross scores for Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:0
02:06 Braehmer is holding... 10:0
02:11 Referee Griffin steps in to break it up. 10:0
02:24 Burns shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Braehmer flush! 14:0
02:24 Braehmer is suddenly in trouble! 14:0
02:33 Upstairs and downstairs! Braehmer lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 14:2
02:50 Burns wraps his arms around Braehmer. 14:2
02:59 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 14:2
03:00 Juergen Braehmer dances gracefully across the canvas 14:2
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 13:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Braehmer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Burns scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:18 Braehmer has Burns trapped! 3:0
0:18 Braehmer gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 3:2
0:28 Juergen Braehmer has Tommy Burns blocked in! 3:2
0:32 Braehmer has his arms wrapped around Burns... Now they separate. 3:2
0:41 Griffin has to separate the two... 3:2
0:46 Braehmer has Tommy Burns pinned! 3:2
0:50 Braehmer tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 3:2
01:05 Braehmer throws a flurry of punches but Burns either blocks or slips them. 3:2
01:08 Burns can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 5:2
01:23 Braehmer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 5:2
01:26 Wow, that hook to the body from Burns nearly lifted Braehmer completely off the canvas, there was a full head of steam behind that punch! 8:2
01:35 Braehmer snakes the jab through Burns's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:4
01:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:4
01:51 Burns is moving around the ring nicely. 8:4
01:57 Braehmer has Burns trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:4
01:57 Burns and Braehmer are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Tommy Burns having the edge. 11:6
02:06 Braehmer doesn't have to look for Burns this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:09 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
02:16 Braehmer fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:6
02:19 Burns stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 13:6
02:32 * Ouch, I felt that one Burns is being warned by Griffin to watch the low blows. 15:6
02:51 Burns is blocked in his own corner... 15:6
02:55 Braehmer catches Burns coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:10
02:55 Burns was stunned by that blow! 15:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 16:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Braehmer between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Braehmer doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:22 Braehmer is motioning with his gloves for Burns to bring it on, but Braehmer is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:27 Braehmer throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 0:2
0:41 Braehmer is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Burns. 0:2
0:45 Braehmer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:53 Juergen Braehmer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Burns back on his heels! 0:6
0:53 Burns is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
01:15 Braehmer misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
01:31 Burns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Juergen Braehmer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
01:33 Not much steam behind Braehmer's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:49 Watch Braehmer move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Burns off balance. 0:8
01:54 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Burns digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Braehmer. 2:8
02:14 Braehmer pins Burns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:8
02:18 Braehmer pushes Burns away. 2:8
02:27 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
02:30 Braehmer shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:10
02:42 Burns pins Braehmer in the corner! 2:10
02:42 Burns is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:10
03:00 Burns lands a solid uppercut! 8:10
03:00 That shot landed square and Braehmer felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Burns is trying to free his gloves from under Braehmer's gloves. 0:0
0:24 Griffin breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:37 Braehmer leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:39 Burns dips and connects with a hook to the side of Braehmer's head. 2:0
0:52 Tommy Burns slides into the corner... 2:0
0:52 Braehmer feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Burns's chin. 2:2
01:09 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Braehmer. 2:2
01:11 Braehmer lands consecutive blows to Burns's midsection. 2:4
01:28 Braehmer misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:37 Burns eats a sizzling hook from Braehmer that has him backing up! 2:7
01:51 Braehmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:7
02:02 Burns moves into the left corner. 2:7
02:06 Braehmer just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:7
02:09 A hard uppercut from Burns lands flush. 5:7
02:28 Braehmer grabs Burns again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:7
02:33 Braehmer and Burns each take a step back. 5:7
02:42 Tommy Burns traps Braehmer in the corner! 5:7
02:47 Braehmer is challenging Tommy Burns to fight him and quit clinching. 5:7
02:59 Referee Griffin separates the two... 5:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Burns lands a nice cross but Juergen Braehmer turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:33 Burns throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braehmer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:40 Braehmer 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
0:48 Burns usues his legs to avoid Braehmer's punches. 2:0
0:56 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tommy Burns blasts home a hook. 4:0
01:08 Burns throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:0
01:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:24 A cross lands for Braehmer. Burns didn't see that one coming. 6:2
01:37 Braehmer retreats into the upper corner. 6:2
01:42 Tommy Burns's misses as Braehmer backpedals away. 6:2
01:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:59 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:2
02:10 Braehmer fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 6:2
02:22 Burns fires a lead right that Juergen Braehmer manages to avoid. 6:2
02:25 Braehmer lands a jab to Burns's midsection 6:4
02:41 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:46 Braehmer just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
02:52 Burns lands a strong uppercut! 10:4
02:52 Braehmer is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:4
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:4
03:00 Braehmer finally lets go of Burns. 10:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Burns got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Burns scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braehmer's jaw. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:18 Burns lands a cross to the body. 4:0
0:34 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Braehmer rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
0:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
0:46 Braehmer clamps Burns's arms to his side and holds on until Griffin breaks the hold. 4:0
0:51 Griffin is shouting at Braehmer to break! 4:0
0:55 Braehmer is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:0
01:03 Juergen Braehmer wraps up Burns. 4:0
01:08 Griffin has to break them apart. 4:0
01:17 Braehmer lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
01:31 Braehmer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:7
01:31 Burns appears shaken by those punches! 4:7
01:44 Braehmer lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:7
01:56 Braehmer lands a hard cross! 4:12
01:56 Burns is gasping for air!! 4:12
02:09 And Burns tastes the power of a huge cross from Braehmer! 4:17
02:09 That blow connected solidly to the head of Burns and he is stunned! 4:17
02:23 Braehmer is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:17
02:31 Braehmer swings...and misses. 4:17
02:42 Braehmer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Burns ducks under it. 4:17
02:49 Burns moves into a neutral corner. 4:17
02:53 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Braehmer fails to score inside. 4:17
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 4:17
03:00 There's the bell. Burns wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 4:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Burns and Juergen Braehmer leave their corners. 0:0
0:24 Burns is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:24 Braehmer needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:24 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Tommy Parks not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braehmer. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:33 Braehmer grabs and holds Burns... 0:0
0:38 Griffin separates them. 0:0
0:48 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:52 Braehmer pins Burns's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:57 Griffin separates the two... 0:0
01:06 Burns lands a crushing cross! 4:0
01:06 Braehmer was staggered by that punch! 4:0
01:10 Juergen Braehmer looks to be losing his legs. 4:0
01:23 Braehmer slips out of a corner, as Burns attempts to trap him. 4:0
01:35 Braehmer is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
01:41 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 6:2
01:53 Braehmer backs into the left corner. 6:2
01:53 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:2
02:06 Tommy Burns straightens Braehmer up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 11:2
02:16 * Burns bulls his way inside. Griffin steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Burns can't believe the call and neither can we. 13:2
02:16 Burns flicks a lead right to the head of Braehmer. 13:2
02:25 Burns backs into a neutral corner. 13:2
02:25 Burns takes a cross to the head from Braehmer. 13:4
02:39 Braehmer will tie a guy up if he has to. 13:4
02:44 Griffin separates the two... 13:4
02:48 Braehmer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:4
02:51 Braehmer slides into a neutral corner... 13:4
03:00 * Tommy Burns rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Braehmer and Braehmer tastes the canvas here in Round 7! 13:4
03:00 Burns is ushered to a neutral corner by Griffin and the count begins.. 20:4
03:00 1... 20:4
03:00 * Juergen Braehmer is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 20:4
03:00 Braehmer appears to be badly shaken, but Griffin is going to allow the fight to go on. 20:4
03:00 It looks like Tommy Burns has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:4
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. 22:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Braehmer square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Burns scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Tommy Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Juergen Braehmer. 2:0
0:37 Braehmer just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Burns lands a wicked cross! 7:0
0:44 Burns has Braehmer hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:0
0:52 Tommy Burns gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Braehmer. 10:0
0:52 Tommy Burns senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 10:0
01:01 Burns catches Braehmer with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:0
01:01 Burns stunned Braehmer with that last shot and Burns's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:0
01:14 Braehmer picks off the jab by Burns. 12:0
01:21 Braehmer is trapped in the corner... 12:0
01:26 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:0
01:28 The knockdown suffered by Braehmer should have made that last round Burns's by a wide margin. 12:0
01:36 Burns fires a left hand that Braehmer takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
01:48 Braehmer does a great job of moving as Burns tries to work inside. 12:0
01:54 Burns traps Juergen Braehmer in the corner! 12:0
01:58 Burns fires and misses. 12:0
02:08 Burns has Braehmer cornered! 12:0
02:13 Burns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:0
02:15 Braehmer winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 12:2
02:30 Braehmer works free! The fighters move to ring center. 12:2
02:42 Braehmer moves into the left corner. 12:2
02:47 Braehmer is either lucky or has radar. Tommy Burns's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:2
02:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:2
02:57 The action slows for the moment. 12:2
03:00 Burns misses with that punch. 12:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Braehmer is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Burns looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:17 Griffin yells at the fighters to separate but Braehmer and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:22 Griffin steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:31 Braehmer tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:33 Burns scores with a punishing jab 3:0
0:46 Tommy Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 6:0
0:59 Tommy Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:07 Braehmer can't score with short uppercut inside. Tommy Burns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:14 Braehmer slides into his own corner... 6:0
01:18 Burns lands a hard uppercut! 11:0
01:18 Braehmer appears shaken by that punch! 11:0
01:40 Burns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
01:47 Burns gets off a quick combination to the body 13:0
01:47 Burns is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 13:0
02:00 Burns scores with a winging right! Braehmer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:0
02:00 That blast sent Braehmer reeling into the ropes! 17:0
02:09 Burns scores with an excellent cross. 20:0
02:09 Burns is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Braehmer in trouble! 20:0
02:18 Burns hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Braehmer. 22:0
02:27 Burns rocks Juergen Braehmer with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 25:0
02:39 Braehmer lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 25:2
02:53 Burns telegraphed that shot and Juergen Braehmer ducks under it easily. 25:2
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 26:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:09 Burns looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:16 Braehmer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:23 Braehmer slides into the corner... 0:0
0:23 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Burns who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
0:42 Griffin warns Burns for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
0:47 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
0:59 Burns grabs Braehmer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
01:08 Griffin separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:13 Braehmer lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Burns. 2:3
01:27 Griffin tries to separate the boxers but Burns has a vice-like grip on Juergen Braehmer. 2:3
01:31 * Griffin signals a low blow against Braehmer which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Braehmer's opponent. That was a terrible call! 2:3
01:31 Braehmer tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 2:3
01:42 Juergen Braehmer whiffs with the uppercut. 2:3
01:55 Braehmer is off target with that jab. 2:3
01:57 Burns rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:3
02:14 Burns looks for a breather; he grabs Juergen Braehmer and holds on. Braehmer pushes Burns off and looks for an opening. 4:3
02:18 Burns uses his shoulder to force Braehmer out of the clinch. 4:3
02:22 Braehmer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:3
02:30 Braehmer just misses with a huge shot as Burns chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:3
02:39 Juergen Braehmer is trapped in Burns's corner... 4:3
02:39 Burns tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:3
02:48 Braehmer feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:3
02:53 Braehmer fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:3
02:55 Burns lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braehmer on the end of that punch. 8:3
03:00 Burns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:3
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 8:3
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Sergio Silvi, Italy scores the bout 95 to 94 for Juergen Braehmer
Terry Smith, United States scores the bout 97 to 92 for Tommy Burns
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 98 to 91 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by split decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 94
Juergen Braehmer 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 10 95
Terry Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 97
Juergen Braehmer 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 92
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 98
Juergen Braehmer 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 30 29 29 27 29 27 30 29 30 29 289
Juergen Braehmer 27 28 28 30 28 30 24 28 27 28 278
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Juergen Braehmer
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 3.40
Hooks / Round 4.40 2.40
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.10
Combinations / Round 5.20 2.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 13.60
Punches Missed / Round 40.40 72.90
Punching Accuracy 39.2% 15.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 20 fights 13-18
Main Event
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Eddie Cotton
Fight info: Center Stage Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Arturo Villegas (Argentina) and Claude Paquette (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 12-5-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Eddie Cotton - Record: 0-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:28 Watch Rosenbloom move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cotton off balance. 2:0
0:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:40 Rosenbloom back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Cotton. 2:0
0:52 Maxie Rosenbloom lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Cotton on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:01 Cotton takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:18 Rosenbloom misses with that combination. 6:0
01:26 Rosenbloom scores with a nice right cross. 8:0
01:46 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Cotton covers up nicely. 8:0
01:58 Rosenbloom is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Cotton attempts to move inside on him. 8:0
02:10 Rosenbloom is clinching. Esteves better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:0
02:19 Maxie Rosenbloom and Cotton each take a step back. 8:0
02:29 Rosenbloom takes a hard combination from Cotton 8:4
02:29 That's the punch Cotton hoped to land! Rosenbloom looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
02:43 Cotton continues to follow Rosenbloom about the ring. 8:4
02:52 The fighters are throwing punches now! Rosenbloom is being much more effective in this exchange. 11:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 12:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 2:0
0:20 Maxie Rosenbloom gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Cotton with an uppercut. 4:0
0:37 Rosenbloom tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cotton ducks under it. 4:0
0:39 Cotton scores with a quick one-two to Rosenbloom's midsection 4:2
0:48 Rosenbloom scores with a quick hook to the head of Cotton after Cotton missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
01:02 Rosenbloom wraps up Cotton. 6:2
01:06 Cotton tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 6:2
01:16 A straight cross from Rosenbloom gets through Cotton's guard. 8:2
01:30 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Rosenbloom has a vice-like grip on Cotton. 8:2
01:34 Esteves separates them. 8:2
01:43 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
01:51 Cotton's misses as Rosenbloom backpedals away. 8:2
01:58 Rosenbloom quickly hitches up his trunks. 8:2
02:08 Maxie Rosenbloom cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Cotton had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
02:28 Eddie Cotton just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rosenbloom with a sharp combination! 8:6
02:28 Rosenbloom looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 8:6
02:42 Cotton works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
02:51 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though Eddie Cotton seems unfazed. 10:6
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 10:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:11 Cotton looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:0
0:29 Cotton throws a flurry of punches but Rosenbloom either blocks or slips them. 3:0
0:38 Rosenbloom slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:38 Cotton throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Rosenbloom. 3:3
0:55 Rosenbloom clamps Cotton's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 3:3
01:00 Esteves breaks them up... 3:3
01:04 The action slows for the moment. 3:3
01:16 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
01:29 Cotton leaves the jab just short. 3:3
01:31 Cotton ducks into an uppercut from Rosenbloom. 5:3
01:43 As high as Cotton is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 5:3
01:46 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:3
01:59 Rosenbloom dips and connects with a hook to the side of Cotton's head. 7:3
02:14 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Cotton and Rosenbloom are a tangle of arms. 7:3
02:18 Esteves separates the two... 7:3
02:26 Cotton has Rosenbloom pinned! 7:3
02:31 Cotton and Rosenbloom are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:3
02:35 Rosenbloom pushes Cotton away. 7:3
02:40 Cotton's jab is fast and accurate. 7:5
02:58 Cotton flicks a lead right to the head of Rosenbloom. 7:7
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Cotton received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom is giving Cotton a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:22 Rosenbloom has Cotton blocked in! 0:0
0:22 Rosenbloom lands a nice cross but Cotton turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:34 Cotton doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Rosenbloom. 2:3
0:44 Rosenbloom backs into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:49 Cotton wraps up Rosenbloom... Neither fighter will break... 2:3
0:53 * The referee cautions Cotton about leaning on Rosenbloom's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:3
01:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:3
01:07 Cotton forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rosenbloom. 2:5
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:5
01:27 Rosenbloom traps Cotton in the corner! 2:5
01:31 Rosenbloom slides along the far ropes. 2:5
01:39 Cotton has Rosenbloom cornered! 2:5
01:44 Cotton misses with that punch. 2:5
01:58 Cotton dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosenbloom back on his heels! 2:9
01:58 Rosenbloom is badly hurt! 2:9
02:15 Cotton is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:9
02:17 Rosenbloom hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Cotton. 4:9
02:35 Cotton grabs Rosenbloom. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:9
02:39 The fighters have just banged heads! 4:9
02:55 Cotton lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rosenbloom. 4:9
03:00 Rosenbloom retreats into a neutral corner. 4:9
03:00 Eddie Cotton fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:9
03:00 Esteves motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 5:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Cotton is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Cotton tries a hook but Rosenbloom blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:30 Cotton whiffs with the uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Cotton works his way in and leans on Rosenbloom... 2:0
0:53 Referee Esteves separates the two... 2:0
01:01 Maxie Rosenbloom gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:15 Maxie Rosenbloom is holding Cotton tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
01:19 Rosenbloom pushes Cotton away. 4:0
01:32 Cotton usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Maxie Rosenbloom tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:39 Rosenbloom lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
01:51 Cotton lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Rosenbloom 6:2
02:13 That punch actually went behind Cotton's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rosenbloom. 6:2
02:26 Cotton takes a right to the body. 8:2
02:39 Maxie Rosenbloom wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:2
02:55 Cotton comes in low. Rosenbloom puts a headlock on him. Esteves knocks Rosenbloom's arm off Cotton's head. 10:2
03:00 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 10:2
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 10:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom slides into the corner... 0:0
0:09 Cotton scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:19 Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:24 Eddie Cotton just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
0:26 Rosenbloom lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
0:39 Some good body work by Maxie Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 4:2
0:51 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
0:55 Not much steam behind Cotton's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
01:11 Cotton does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Rosenbloom's punches in close. 4:4
01:26 Rosenbloom tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cotton. 4:4
01:29 Cotton connects with a stiff left jab. 4:7
01:41 The fighters are at close quarters now as Cotton lands a hook downstairs. 4:9
01:55 Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves from under Cotton's gloves. 4:9
02:04 Esteves is shouting at Cotton to break! 4:9
02:08 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:9
02:12 Rosenbloom feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:9
02:12 Rosenbloom lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:9
02:25 Cotton has Rosenbloom trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:9
02:25 The uppercut just landed by Cotton is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:11
02:33 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Cotton this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
02:37 A cross from Cotton lands with some power. 6:14
02:53 Cotton gets inside and fires a hook to Maxie Rosenbloom's body. 6:16
02:57 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Maxie Rosenbloom. 6:16
03:00 Rosenbloom moves into a neutral corner. 6:16
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:16
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 6:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Rosenbloom is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom has Cotton trapped! 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Esteves is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:17 Esteves has to break them apart. 0:0
0:21 Bill Delaney knows Rosenbloom lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:27 Rosenbloom can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Rosenbloom's head! 0:4
0:34 Cotton has Rosenbloom hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:51 Cotton works free! He backs to ring center, with Rosenbloom following. 0:4
0:58 Rosenbloom scores with a glancing cross. 2:4
01:11 Rosenbloom moves into the left corner. 2:4
01:16 Cotton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:27 Rosenbloom gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:47 Rosenbloom moves to the center of the Ring taunting Cotton with his hands by his sides. 4:4
01:59 Maxie Rosenbloom is moving like a ghost out there, as Cotton trys in vain to corner him 4:4
02:03 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut to the head of Cotton. 6:4
02:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Rosenbloom lands a short uppercut to the chin of Cotton. 8:4
02:24 Rosenbloom throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:4
02:37 Rosenbloom tastes Cotton's jab 10:6
02:42 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Rosenbloom. 10:6
02:46 Cotton retreats into the right corner. 10:6
02:51 Rosenbloom looks for a breather; he grabs Cotton and holds on. Cotton pushes Rosenbloom off and looks for an opening. 10:6
02:55 Rosenbloom uses his shoulder to force Cotton out of the clinch. 10:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Cotton. 10:6
03:00 Cotton works his way free! 10:6
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Esteves to step in. 10:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Rosenbloom's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Rosenbloom's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Cotton is trapped in Rosenbloom's corner... 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
0:18 Cotton lands a rapier like jab to the head of Rosenbloom 2:2
0:27 Danny Florio not only gave Cotton encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Maxie Rosenbloom. Now it's up to Cotton to implement it. 2:2
0:27 Rosenbloom backs into the right corner. 2:2
0:32 Rosenbloom is challenging Cotton to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
0:44 Cotton finally lets go of Rosenbloom. 2:2
0:56 Cotton goes straight at Rosenbloom, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:2
01:09 Cotton lands a solid cross! 2:6
01:09 Rosenbloom is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:6
01:13 Rosenbloom's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:6
01:26 Cotton clinches... Rosenbloom gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:6
01:30 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 2:6
01:35 Eddie Cotton scores to the body with a jab 2:8
01:49 Cotton is off target with that jab. 2:8
01:51 Rosenbloom goes downstairs with the hook. 4:8
02:04 Rosenbloom fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:8
02:13 Cotton scores with consecutive blows to the body of Rosenbloom. 6:10
02:26 Rosenbloom smothers Cotton's attack as Cotton tries to get off some shots inside. 6:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Cotton! He snapped Rosenbloom's head straight back with that punch! 6:14
02:38 Rosenbloom looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:14
02:50 Maxie Rosenbloom misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:14
03:00 Rosenbloom retreats into his own corner... 8:14
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 8:14
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Danny Florio was really animated in Cotton's corner and Cotton was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Maxie Rosenbloom is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Rosenbloom still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom digs a short hook to ribs of Cotton. 2:0
0:16 Rosenbloom lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:0
0:36 Maxie "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom fires a lead right that Cotton manages to avoid. 4:0
0:51 Cotton fires a volley of punches but Rosenbloom was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
0:59 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:03 Cotton is running out of gas... 6:0
01:14 Cotton forces his way inside. 6:0
01:18 Maxie Rosenbloom pins Cotton in the corner! 6:0
01:23 Rosenbloom is moving around the ring nicely. 6:0
01:27 Rosenbloom catches Cotton with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:0
01:40 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 10:2
01:49 Cotton scores with a nice two-punch combination. 10:4
01:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:03 Rosenbloom traps Cotton's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Esteves breaks it up. 10:4
02:07 Rosenbloom shoves Cotton away. 10:4
02:11 Rosenbloom takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:4
02:15 Rosenbloom continues to pop the jab 12:4
02:29 Cotton fires and misses. 12:4
02:42 Cotton tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 12:4
02:44 Rosenbloom's jab connects to Cotton's head 14:4
02:56 Rosenbloom has Eddie Cotton blocked in! 14:4
02:56 A flurry of blows from Rosenbloom lands to the body 16:4
03:00 Cotton is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 16:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 17:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Rosenbloom's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom holds his arms up in disgust as Cotton holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:28 Cotton backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:32 Rosenbloom clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
0:41 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:49 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Esteves breaks them apart. 0:0
0:56 Esteves warns Rosenbloom for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:01 Esteves separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:11 Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Cotton. 0:0
01:15 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:19 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:22 Cotton scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Rosenbloom's jaw. 0:2
01:36 Cotton traps Maxie Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:2
01:40 Cotton misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:43 Maxie Rosenbloom lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Cotton's midsection. 2:2
01:56 Eddie Cotton traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 2:2
02:01 Cotton drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:7
02:01 Rosenbloom was shaken by those blows! 2:7
02:30 Rosenbloom misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:7
02:37 Cotton cranks up the hook and connects to Rosenbloom's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:11
02:37 Rosenbloom was staggered by those punches! 2:11
02:41 Rosenbloom is starting to fatigue... 2:11
02:56 Rosenbloom is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Cotton can't throw punches, I guess. 2:11
03:00 * Esteves has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Cotton for leaning on the opponent's neck. 2:11
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:11
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 1:11
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 97 to 93 for Maxie Rosenbloom
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 94 for Eddie Cotton
Arturo Villegas, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Maxie Rosenbloom
The winner by split decision is Maxie Rosenbloom!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 97
Eddie Cotton 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Arturo Villegas Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Eddie Cotton 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 94
Eddie Cotton 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 29 28 27 30 27 30 28 30 28 287
Eddie Cotton 28 28 29 30 27 30 27 29 27 29 284
Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Eddie Cotton
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.10 3.20
Hooks / Round 7.10 3.50
Crosses / Round 3.90 4.60
Combinations / Round 5.60 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 32.80 47.70
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Eddie Cotton
Fight info: Center Stage Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Arturo Villegas (Argentina) and Claude Paquette (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 12-5-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Eddie Cotton - Record: 0-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:28 Watch Rosenbloom move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cotton off balance. 2:0
0:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:40 Rosenbloom back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Cotton. 2:0
0:52 Maxie Rosenbloom lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Cotton on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:01 Cotton takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:18 Rosenbloom misses with that combination. 6:0
01:26 Rosenbloom scores with a nice right cross. 8:0
01:46 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Cotton covers up nicely. 8:0
01:58 Rosenbloom is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Cotton attempts to move inside on him. 8:0
02:10 Rosenbloom is clinching. Esteves better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:0
02:19 Maxie Rosenbloom and Cotton each take a step back. 8:0
02:29 Rosenbloom takes a hard combination from Cotton 8:4
02:29 That's the punch Cotton hoped to land! Rosenbloom looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
02:43 Cotton continues to follow Rosenbloom about the ring. 8:4
02:52 The fighters are throwing punches now! Rosenbloom is being much more effective in this exchange. 11:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 12:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 2:0
0:20 Maxie Rosenbloom gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Cotton with an uppercut. 4:0
0:37 Rosenbloom tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cotton ducks under it. 4:0
0:39 Cotton scores with a quick one-two to Rosenbloom's midsection 4:2
0:48 Rosenbloom scores with a quick hook to the head of Cotton after Cotton missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
01:02 Rosenbloom wraps up Cotton. 6:2
01:06 Cotton tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 6:2
01:16 A straight cross from Rosenbloom gets through Cotton's guard. 8:2
01:30 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Rosenbloom has a vice-like grip on Cotton. 8:2
01:34 Esteves separates them. 8:2
01:43 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
01:51 Cotton's misses as Rosenbloom backpedals away. 8:2
01:58 Rosenbloom quickly hitches up his trunks. 8:2
02:08 Maxie Rosenbloom cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Cotton had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
02:28 Eddie Cotton just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rosenbloom with a sharp combination! 8:6
02:28 Rosenbloom looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 8:6
02:42 Cotton works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
02:51 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though Eddie Cotton seems unfazed. 10:6
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 10:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:11 Cotton looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:0
0:29 Cotton throws a flurry of punches but Rosenbloom either blocks or slips them. 3:0
0:38 Rosenbloom slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:38 Cotton throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Rosenbloom. 3:3
0:55 Rosenbloom clamps Cotton's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 3:3
01:00 Esteves breaks them up... 3:3
01:04 The action slows for the moment. 3:3
01:16 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
01:29 Cotton leaves the jab just short. 3:3
01:31 Cotton ducks into an uppercut from Rosenbloom. 5:3
01:43 As high as Cotton is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 5:3
01:46 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:3
01:59 Rosenbloom dips and connects with a hook to the side of Cotton's head. 7:3
02:14 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Cotton and Rosenbloom are a tangle of arms. 7:3
02:18 Esteves separates the two... 7:3
02:26 Cotton has Rosenbloom pinned! 7:3
02:31 Cotton and Rosenbloom are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:3
02:35 Rosenbloom pushes Cotton away. 7:3
02:40 Cotton's jab is fast and accurate. 7:5
02:58 Cotton flicks a lead right to the head of Rosenbloom. 7:7
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Cotton received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom is giving Cotton a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:22 Rosenbloom has Cotton blocked in! 0:0
0:22 Rosenbloom lands a nice cross but Cotton turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:34 Cotton doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Rosenbloom. 2:3
0:44 Rosenbloom backs into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:49 Cotton wraps up Rosenbloom... Neither fighter will break... 2:3
0:53 * The referee cautions Cotton about leaning on Rosenbloom's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:3
01:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:3
01:07 Cotton forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rosenbloom. 2:5
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:5
01:27 Rosenbloom traps Cotton in the corner! 2:5
01:31 Rosenbloom slides along the far ropes. 2:5
01:39 Cotton has Rosenbloom cornered! 2:5
01:44 Cotton misses with that punch. 2:5
01:58 Cotton dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosenbloom back on his heels! 2:9
01:58 Rosenbloom is badly hurt! 2:9
02:15 Cotton is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:9
02:17 Rosenbloom hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Cotton. 4:9
02:35 Cotton grabs Rosenbloom. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:9
02:39 The fighters have just banged heads! 4:9
02:55 Cotton lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rosenbloom. 4:9
03:00 Rosenbloom retreats into a neutral corner. 4:9
03:00 Eddie Cotton fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:9
03:00 Esteves motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 5:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Cotton is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Cotton tries a hook but Rosenbloom blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:30 Cotton whiffs with the uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Cotton works his way in and leans on Rosenbloom... 2:0
0:53 Referee Esteves separates the two... 2:0
01:01 Maxie Rosenbloom gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:15 Maxie Rosenbloom is holding Cotton tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
01:19 Rosenbloom pushes Cotton away. 4:0
01:32 Cotton usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Maxie Rosenbloom tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:39 Rosenbloom lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
01:51 Cotton lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Rosenbloom 6:2
02:13 That punch actually went behind Cotton's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rosenbloom. 6:2
02:26 Cotton takes a right to the body. 8:2
02:39 Maxie Rosenbloom wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:2
02:55 Cotton comes in low. Rosenbloom puts a headlock on him. Esteves knocks Rosenbloom's arm off Cotton's head. 10:2
03:00 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 10:2
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 10:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom slides into the corner... 0:0
0:09 Cotton scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:19 Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:24 Eddie Cotton just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
0:26 Rosenbloom lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
0:39 Some good body work by Maxie Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 4:2
0:51 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
0:55 Not much steam behind Cotton's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
01:11 Cotton does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Rosenbloom's punches in close. 4:4
01:26 Rosenbloom tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cotton. 4:4
01:29 Cotton connects with a stiff left jab. 4:7
01:41 The fighters are at close quarters now as Cotton lands a hook downstairs. 4:9
01:55 Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves from under Cotton's gloves. 4:9
02:04 Esteves is shouting at Cotton to break! 4:9
02:08 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:9
02:12 Rosenbloom feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:9
02:12 Rosenbloom lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:9
02:25 Cotton has Rosenbloom trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:9
02:25 The uppercut just landed by Cotton is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:11
02:33 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Cotton this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
02:37 A cross from Cotton lands with some power. 6:14
02:53 Cotton gets inside and fires a hook to Maxie Rosenbloom's body. 6:16
02:57 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Maxie Rosenbloom. 6:16
03:00 Rosenbloom moves into a neutral corner. 6:16
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:16
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 6:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Rosenbloom is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom has Cotton trapped! 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Esteves is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:17 Esteves has to break them apart. 0:0
0:21 Bill Delaney knows Rosenbloom lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:27 Rosenbloom can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Rosenbloom's head! 0:4
0:34 Cotton has Rosenbloom hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:51 Cotton works free! He backs to ring center, with Rosenbloom following. 0:4
0:58 Rosenbloom scores with a glancing cross. 2:4
01:11 Rosenbloom moves into the left corner. 2:4
01:16 Cotton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:27 Rosenbloom gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:47 Rosenbloom moves to the center of the Ring taunting Cotton with his hands by his sides. 4:4
01:59 Maxie Rosenbloom is moving like a ghost out there, as Cotton trys in vain to corner him 4:4
02:03 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut to the head of Cotton. 6:4
02:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Rosenbloom lands a short uppercut to the chin of Cotton. 8:4
02:24 Rosenbloom throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:4
02:37 Rosenbloom tastes Cotton's jab 10:6
02:42 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Rosenbloom. 10:6
02:46 Cotton retreats into the right corner. 10:6
02:51 Rosenbloom looks for a breather; he grabs Cotton and holds on. Cotton pushes Rosenbloom off and looks for an opening. 10:6
02:55 Rosenbloom uses his shoulder to force Cotton out of the clinch. 10:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Cotton. 10:6
03:00 Cotton works his way free! 10:6
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Esteves to step in. 10:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Rosenbloom's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Rosenbloom's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Cotton is trapped in Rosenbloom's corner... 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
0:18 Cotton lands a rapier like jab to the head of Rosenbloom 2:2
0:27 Danny Florio not only gave Cotton encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Maxie Rosenbloom. Now it's up to Cotton to implement it. 2:2
0:27 Rosenbloom backs into the right corner. 2:2
0:32 Rosenbloom is challenging Cotton to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
0:44 Cotton finally lets go of Rosenbloom. 2:2
0:56 Cotton goes straight at Rosenbloom, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:2
01:09 Cotton lands a solid cross! 2:6
01:09 Rosenbloom is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:6
01:13 Rosenbloom's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:6
01:26 Cotton clinches... Rosenbloom gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:6
01:30 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 2:6
01:35 Eddie Cotton scores to the body with a jab 2:8
01:49 Cotton is off target with that jab. 2:8
01:51 Rosenbloom goes downstairs with the hook. 4:8
02:04 Rosenbloom fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:8
02:13 Cotton scores with consecutive blows to the body of Rosenbloom. 6:10
02:26 Rosenbloom smothers Cotton's attack as Cotton tries to get off some shots inside. 6:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Cotton! He snapped Rosenbloom's head straight back with that punch! 6:14
02:38 Rosenbloom looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:14
02:50 Maxie Rosenbloom misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:14
03:00 Rosenbloom retreats into his own corner... 8:14
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 8:14
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Danny Florio was really animated in Cotton's corner and Cotton was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Maxie Rosenbloom is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Rosenbloom still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom digs a short hook to ribs of Cotton. 2:0
0:16 Rosenbloom lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:0
0:36 Maxie "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom fires a lead right that Cotton manages to avoid. 4:0
0:51 Cotton fires a volley of punches but Rosenbloom was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
0:59 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:03 Cotton is running out of gas... 6:0
01:14 Cotton forces his way inside. 6:0
01:18 Maxie Rosenbloom pins Cotton in the corner! 6:0
01:23 Rosenbloom is moving around the ring nicely. 6:0
01:27 Rosenbloom catches Cotton with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:0
01:40 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 10:2
01:49 Cotton scores with a nice two-punch combination. 10:4
01:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:03 Rosenbloom traps Cotton's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Esteves breaks it up. 10:4
02:07 Rosenbloom shoves Cotton away. 10:4
02:11 Rosenbloom takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:4
02:15 Rosenbloom continues to pop the jab 12:4
02:29 Cotton fires and misses. 12:4
02:42 Cotton tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 12:4
02:44 Rosenbloom's jab connects to Cotton's head 14:4
02:56 Rosenbloom has Eddie Cotton blocked in! 14:4
02:56 A flurry of blows from Rosenbloom lands to the body 16:4
03:00 Cotton is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 16:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 17:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Rosenbloom's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom holds his arms up in disgust as Cotton holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:28 Cotton backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:32 Rosenbloom clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
0:41 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:49 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Esteves breaks them apart. 0:0
0:56 Esteves warns Rosenbloom for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:01 Esteves separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:11 Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Cotton. 0:0
01:15 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:19 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:22 Cotton scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Rosenbloom's jaw. 0:2
01:36 Cotton traps Maxie Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:2
01:40 Cotton misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:43 Maxie Rosenbloom lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Cotton's midsection. 2:2
01:56 Eddie Cotton traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 2:2
02:01 Cotton drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:7
02:01 Rosenbloom was shaken by those blows! 2:7
02:30 Rosenbloom misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:7
02:37 Cotton cranks up the hook and connects to Rosenbloom's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:11
02:37 Rosenbloom was staggered by those punches! 2:11
02:41 Rosenbloom is starting to fatigue... 2:11
02:56 Rosenbloom is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Cotton can't throw punches, I guess. 2:11
03:00 * Esteves has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Cotton for leaning on the opponent's neck. 2:11
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:11
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 1:11
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 97 to 93 for Maxie Rosenbloom
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 94 for Eddie Cotton
Arturo Villegas, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Maxie Rosenbloom
The winner by split decision is Maxie Rosenbloom!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 97
Eddie Cotton 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Arturo Villegas Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Eddie Cotton 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 94
Eddie Cotton 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 29 28 27 30 27 30 28 30 28 287
Eddie Cotton 28 28 29 30 27 30 27 29 27 29 284
Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Eddie Cotton
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.10 3.20
Hooks / Round 7.10 3.50
Crosses / Round 3.90 4.60
Combinations / Round 5.60 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 32.80 47.70
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
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