LHW Week 23 19-24. All MajorTitles&ForemanFamilyClash

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout George Foreman George Foreman 1-1 1 KO 4 12
Preliminary 1 George Foreman Yuri Foreman 7-2 1 KO 1 12
Preliminary 2 Virgil Hill Antonio Tarver 3-2 1 TKO 11 12
Support Bout Bernard Hopkins Beibut Shumenov 5-2 2 SD 12 12
Co-Feature Jimmy Bivins Michael Spinks 3-2 1 UD 15 15
Main Event Tommy Gibbons Ezzard Charles 1-1 1 TKO 14 15


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Preliminary 1
George Foreman vs Yuri Foreman

Fight info: Stanley Arena, New Britain, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ricardo Bays (United States), Luca Montella (Italy) and Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: George Foreman - Record: 15-2-1 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Yuri Foreman - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: Dai Dollings

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives George Foreman and Yuri Foreman their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:20 George Foreman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Yuri Foreman's defense. 0:0
0:26 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:40 * Yuri Foreman walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:0
0:42 Champion begins the count over Yuri Foreman as George Foreman moves to a neutral corner.. 9:0
0:42 1... 9:0
0:43 2... 9:0
0:44 3... 9:0
0:45 Yuri Foreman makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 9:0
0:46 5... 9:0
0:47 6... 9:0
0:48 7... 9:0
0:49 8... 9:0
0:49 * Yuri Foreman is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 9:0
0:49 Champion looks into Yuri Foreman eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 9:0
0:49 George Foreman is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Yuri Foreman's condition and end the fight! 9:0
01:02 George Foreman lands a crushing uppercut! 14:0
01:02 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Yuri Foreman is trying to hang on... 14:0
01:15 George Foreman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:0
01:27 George Foreman fires a shot, but it glances off Yuri Foreman's shoulder. 14:0
01:33 George Foreman bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 16:0
01:33 George Foreman picks up the pace sensing he can get Yuri Foreman out of there! 16:0
01:37 There's puffiness around Yuri Foreman's left eye. 16:0
01:46 There's a hard shot off the top of Yuri Foreman's head! 21:0
01:46 Yuri Foreman is suddenly in trouble! 21:0
01:51 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Yuri Foreman. 21:0
01:55 Yuri Foreman moves into the upper corner. 21:0
01:59 George Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 21:0
02:06 George Foreman has Yuri Foreman pinned! 21:0
02:11 George Foreman just comes up short with the cross. 21:0
02:22 George Foreman lands a crushing uppercut! 26:0
02:22 Yuri Foreman is clutching his side! 26:0
02:40 * A tremendous hook from George Foreman and Yuri Foreman goes down!! 26:0
02:43 Champion positions himself over Yuri Foreman and starts the count.. 32:0
02:43 1... 32:0
02:44 2... 32:0
02:45 3... 32:0
02:45 * Yuri Foreman is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Champion. 32:0
02:45 Yuri Foreman does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Champion must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 32:0
02:45 George Foreman probably can't finish Yuri Foreman this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 32:0
02:54 * Yuri Foreman absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 32:0
02:57 Champion stands over Yuri Foreman and starts the count... 42:0
02:57 1... 42:0
02:58 2... 42:0
02:59 3... 42:0
03:00 4... 42:0
03:00 5... 42:0
03:00 6... 42:0
03:00 7... 42:0
03:00 8... 42:0
03:00 9... 42:0
03:00 10! 42:0
03:00 * He can't do it! Yuri Foreman collapses to the canvas and the fight's over. Yuri Foreman suffers a knockout here in round 1. 42:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...

The winner by knockout at the end of Round 1 is...

George Foreman!


Score Cards

Ricardo Bays Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman
Yuri Foreman

Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman
Yuri Foreman

Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman
Yuri Foreman

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman
Yuri Foreman


Statistics
Categories George Foreman Yuri Foreman
Knockdowns scored 3 0


Jabs / Round 10.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 7.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 12.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 6.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 0.00


Punches Landed / Round 42.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 100.00 0.00


Punching Accuracy 29.6% 1.$%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
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 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


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Preliminary 2
Virgil Hill vs Antonio Tarver

Fight info: Owensboro Sports Center, Owensboro, KY, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Renato Caddeo (San Marino), John Gradowski (United States) and George Kachulis (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Virgil Hill - Record: 4-6-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 0-8-5 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Danny Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Hill cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tarver had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:30 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:39 Tarver is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Hill attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:49 That punch actually went behind Virgil Hill's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 0:0
01:22 Hill misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
01:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Tarver! 0:5
01:29 Hill looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:5
01:42 Tarver lands a strong hook! 0:9
01:42 Hill is hurt! 0:9
01:55 Tarver throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hill but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
02:02 Tarver has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 0:12
02:02 Hill is hurt. Tarver is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 0:12
02:15 Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hill. 0:12
02:26 Tarver is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:12
02:41 He misses with that punch. 0:12
02:56 Ortega tries to separate the boxers but Virgil Hill has a vice-like grip on Tarver. 0:12
03:00 Ortega separates the two fighters. 0:12
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:14 Hill is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:23 Hill tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:37 Hill connects with a cross to Antonio Tarver's body. 2:0
0:50 Tarver takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:0
0:50 Tarver appears shaken by those punches! 7:0
01:02 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Hill scored more on that exchange. 10:2
01:17 Tarver is clinching... Hill is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tarver's arms... 10:2
01:21 Ortega steps in and breaks it up. 10:2
01:26 The action slows for the moment. 10:2
01:34 Hill lands a vicious cross! 14:2
01:34 That shot landed square and Tarver felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 14:2
01:54 Tarver lands a hard cross! 14:6
01:54 Virgil Hill looks shaken! 14:6
02:03 Tarver doesn't have to look for Hill this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:6
02:22 * Hill drives home a brutal combination to Tarver's head and down he goes!!! 14:6
02:24 The count starts... 20:6
02:24 1... 20:6
02:25 2... 20:6
02:25 * Tarver is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 20:6
02:25 Ortega seems convinced that Tarver is ok, and the fight will continue! 20:6
02:25 Hill picks up the pace sensing he can get Tarver out of there! 20:6
02:34 Hill connects with a wicked hook to the head. 23:6
02:34 Hill won't want to let Tarver off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 23:6
02:47 Hill is off target with that hook. 23:6
02:57 Virgil Hill traps Tarver in the corner! 23:6
02:57 Virgil Hill lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 25:6
02:57 Hill hurt Tarver with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 25:6
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 27:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Tarver is motioning with his gloves for Hill to bring it on, but Tarver is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 Hill and Tarver are in a clinch, Ortega hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:31 Ortega pries them apart. 0:0
0:44 Hill is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:56 Tarver backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Hill tastes Tarver's jab 0:2
01:08 Tarver slides into the corner... 0:2
01:13 Hill is clinching. Ortega better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
01:17 Ortega separates the two... 0:2
01:22 Tarver is trapped in the corner... 0:2
01:22 There's some nice hand speed. Hill fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:2
01:36 Hill misses wildly with the hook. 2:2
01:38 Tarver is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:2
01:43 Hill connects with a left-right combo. 4:2
01:52 Hill pins Tarver in the corner! 4:2
01:57 Hill lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 4:2
02:04 Virgil Hill throws the cross and scores to the head of Tarver. 6:2
02:20 Hill lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 6:2
02:27 Hill backs into his own corner... 6:2
02:32 Tarver tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hill blocks it. 6:2
02:43 Tarver is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
02:45 Hill moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:2
02:55 Hill splits Tarver's gloves with an uppercut. 10:2
03:00 Tarver is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hill at long range. 10:2
03:00 Hill spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 10:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Hill got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Scully's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Hill connects with a violent hook! 5:0
0:12 Tarver staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:17 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:26 Hill grabs Tarver. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:0
0:31 Ortega moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
0:41 Hill traps Tarver's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ortega breaks it up. 5:0
0:53 Now they break clean. 5:0
01:04 Antonio Tarver dances gracefully across the canvas 5:0
01:08 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 5:0
01:12 Hill backs into the upper corner. 5:0
01:16 Tarver can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
01:24 Antonio Tarver has Hill trapped in the far left neutral corner... 5:0
01:28 Tarver smothers Hill's attack with a clinch! 5:0
01:37 Tarver shoves Hill away. 5:0
01:44 Hill slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
01:49 Tarver fires and misses. 5:0
02:01 Tarver slips out of a corner, as Hill attempts to trap him. 5:0
02:10 Tarver shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hill flush! 5:4
02:10 Hill was staggered by that punch! 5:4
02:24 Hill looks for a breather; he grabs Antonio Tarver and holds on. Tarver pushes Hill off and looks for an opening. 5:4
02:29 Tarver works his way free! 5:4
02:37 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:4
02:41 Tarver is protecting the body nicely as Hill fails to score inside. 5:4
02:44 Tarver lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 5:7
02:56 Antonio Tarver seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:7
03:00 Hill ties up Tarver... 5:7
03:00 Hill pushes Tarver away. 5:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:9

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
0:22 Hill fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:25 Tarver gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Hill backs away. 0:3
0:29 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:34 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Hill digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Tarver. 2:3
0:47 Tarver glances a hook off Virgil Hill's side. 2:5
0:55 As high as Virgil Hill is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tarver takes advantage of it. 2:5
01:07 Hill misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
01:28 Hill takes a hard combination from Tarver 2:9
01:28 What a beautiful combination! Hill might not survive this... 2:9
01:38 Tarver launches a strong uppercut that connects to Virgil Hill's jaw. 2:12
01:59 Tarver is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:12
02:09 Tarver misses wildly with the Hook. 2:12
02:27 Tarver is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:12
02:37 Tarver cranks up the hook and connects to Hill's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:16
02:37 That blow connected solidly to the head of Virgil Hill and he is stunned! 2:16
02:53 Tarver lands a solid hook! 2:20
02:53 Hill is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:20
03:00 Tarver is circling his opponent. 2:20
03:00 The Referee has to get between Hill and Tarver as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:22

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tarver takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:22 Tarver just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:25 Hill fires a punch over the jab of Tarver and gets it in for points. 4:0
0:47 Tarver lands a hard hook! 4:4
0:47 Hill seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
01:03 Hill fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 4:4
01:15 Tarver lands a crushing hook! 4:8
01:15 Hill was stunned by that blow! 4:8
01:32 Tarver fires a volley of punches but Hill was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:8
01:34 Hill rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:8
01:47 Hill traps Tarver in the corner! 6:8
01:47 Hill throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:8
02:01 Hill is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Tarver's defense. 8:8
02:12 Tarver comes in low. Hill puts a headlock on him. Ortega knocks Hill's arm off Tarver's head. 8:8
02:16 Hill and Tarver each take a step back. 8:8
02:40 Tarver doesn't connect with the cross. 8:8
02:42 Hill flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:8
02:51 Tarver is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:8
02:58 Hill retreats into his own corner... 10:8
03:00 Tarver looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 10:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Tarver moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:16 Hill swings...and misses. 0:0
0:18 Tarver is running out of gas... 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Tarver shoots the jab into the chest of Hill. 0:2
0:41 Hill feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Tarver's jaw. 3:2
0:50 Tarver is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:54 A lead left scores big for Antonio Tarver. He stunned Hill with that one. 3:5
01:05 Hill flicks a lead right to the head of Tarver. 5:5
01:19 Hill scores downstairs with a hard cross. 8:5
01:23 Antonio Tarver's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 8:5
01:32 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:5
01:39 Hill lands a devastating cross! 12:5
01:39 Tarver is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 12:5
01:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:5
01:57 Hill is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tarver 12:5
02:10 Virgil Hill fires a shot, but it glances off Tarver's shoulder. 12:5
02:17 Hill is trapped in Tarver's corner... 12:5
02:17 Tarver gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:7
02:31 Hill throws a flurry of punches but Tarver either blocks or slips them. 12:7
02:34 Tarver's jab is landing with some authority. 12:10
02:46 Hill gets his head on the chest of Tarver as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 14:10
03:00 Antonio Tarver is moving around the ring nicely. 14:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 15:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Antonio Tarver was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:13 Hill picks off the jab thrown by Tarver. 0:0
0:20 Tarver's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Hill retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:27 Tarver voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:39 Hill lands a wicked combination! 5:0
0:39 Tarver was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:57 Tarver looks to work the body, but Hill covers up nicely. 5:0
0:59 Hill wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:0
01:16 Tarver tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:0
01:26 Tarver takes a cross to the head from Hill. 9:0
01:35 Virgil Hill fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 11:0
01:48 Hill snaps Tarver's head back with a solid jab. 14:0
02:00 Hill is trapped in his own corner... 14:0
02:04 Tarver misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:0
02:15 The fighters are at ring center... 14:0
02:19 Tarver fires a left hand that Hill takes high on the shoulder. 14:0
02:34 Tarver circles around the ring. 14:0
02:39 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 14:0
02:42 Hill is blocked in his own corner... 14:0
02:46 Tarver brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:0
02:51 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 14:0
02:59 Tarver throws a crushing right to "Quicksilver" Hill's jaw! 14:4
02:59 Hill's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 14:4
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 15:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:17 Hill does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 0:0
0:19 Hill ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
0:36 Tarver wraps up Hill. 2:0
0:40 Ortega has to break them apart. 2:0
0:53 Tarver's misses as Hill backpedals away. 2:0
0:55 Hill dips and connects with a hook to the side of Tarver's head. 4:0
01:09 That hook from Antonio Tarver snapped Hill's head back violently! 4:4
01:09 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Virgil Hill's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:4
01:22 Tarver fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:4
01:25 Hill finds an opening in Tarver's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 7:4
01:25 * That last shot stunned Tarver and it looks like Hill is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Tarver is now bleeding. 8:4
01:25 There's some bleeding on the forehead of Tarver. If it doesn't run into his eye and obscure vision, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. 8:4
01:34 Virgil Hill has Tarver cornered! 8:4
01:34 Hill lands the lead cross. 10:4
01:46 Hill seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:4
01:55 Tarver moves into a neutral corner. 10:4
01:55 Hill snakes the jab through Tarver's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:4
02:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:4
02:15 Hill tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 12:4
02:23 Tarver has Hill trapped! 12:4
02:27 Tarver is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hill. 12:4
02:36 Hill is trying to free his gloves from under Tarver's gloves. 12:4
02:41 * Ortega steps in and admonishes Tarver for leaning on Hill's neck. 12:4
02:55 Hill goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 15:4
02:59 * Tarver has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 15:4
03:00 Tarver is clinching... 15:4
03:00 Ortega separates the two... 15:4
03:00 Hill appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 15:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hill looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tarver is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Tarver just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:38 Hill fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:45 Tarver pins Hill in the corner! 0:0
0:49 Antonio Tarver leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:56 Hill lands a solid uppercut! 5:0
0:56 Tarver's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:0
01:13 Tarver doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Hill's head? 5:4
01:13 That's the punch Antonio Tarver hoped to land! Hill looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:4
01:22 Hill retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:26 Tarver misses with that hook. 5:4
01:33 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:4
01:37 Tarver drops the right hand flush on Hill's chin! 5:8
01:37 Hill takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:8
01:53 Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 5:8
01:53 Hill scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tarver's jaw. 7:8
01:53 It looks like Hill has reopened Tarver's previous wound because Tarver is now bleeding once again. 7:8
01:53 Tarver is bleeding once more from that small cut on his forehead. 7:8
01:53 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Antonio Tarver's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Ortega is escorting Antonio Tarver over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 7:8
01:53 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Antonio Tarver to stand and motioning for Hill to back up a little. Now Ortega is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 7:8
01:58 That swelling under the left eye of Tarver is definitely getting worse. 7:8
02:08 Tarver has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hill. 7:8
02:12 Hill pushes Tarver away. 7:8
02:22 Tarver lands a devastating cross! 7:12
02:22 Hill is reeling.. 7:12
02:39 Tarver telegraphed that shot and Hill ducks under it easily. 7:12
02:52 Tarver feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:12
02:56 Tarver is holding on to Hill. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:12
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:12
03:00 It looks like Hill has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:12
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tarver's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Tarver is ready to go. The cut on the forehead he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 Tarver's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Hill throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:19 John Scully was extremely upbeat during the break with Hill providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Hill has Tarver blocked in! 0:0
0:25 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Hill rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:30 Tarver slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:35 Hill is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Tarver. 0:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:46 Hill doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:46 And now Tarver is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:0
0:46 The cut on the forehead of Tarver has reopened here in Round 11. 2:0
0:46 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Tarver to the ringside physician. The cut over Tarver's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 2:0
0:51 * The Referee has stopped the fight and leads Tarver to the ringside doctor. The doctor is up on the apron and doing a thorough examination of [FtrB]'s cut.* That's it! Referee Ortega is waving it off. This fight is over! Hill wins by TKO due to the severity of Tarver's injuries! 2:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:52 mark in Round 11 is...

Virgil Hill!


Score Cards

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Virgil Hill 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Antonio Tarver 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 93

John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Virgil Hill 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Antonio Tarver 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 92

George Kachulis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Virgil Hill 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Antonio Tarver 10 8 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Virgil Hill 27 30 30 29 27 30 29 30 30 28 290
Antonio Tarver 30 24 27 29 30 27 28 27 27 29 278


Statistics
Categories Virgil Hill Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 5.18 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.64 2.36
Crosses / Round 4.73 2.91
Combinations / Round 4.09 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 2.73


Punches Landed / Round 21.64 14.00
Punches Missed / Round 41.82 71.00


Punching Accuracy 34.1% 16.5%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 2


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Bernard Hopkins vs Beibut Shumenov

Fight info: Seven Feathers Resort, Canyonville, OR, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan), Frank Forbes (United States) and Barbara Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 12-9-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Beibut Shumenov - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:26 Shumenov lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 2:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:44 Bernard Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Shumenov ducks under it. 2:0
0:47 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Shumenov digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hopkins. 2:2
01:01 Hopkins clinches... Shumenov gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:2
01:10 Hopkins pushes Beibut Shumenov away. 2:2
01:15 Hopkins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:2
01:24 * Hopkins is blatantly hitting Shumenov while they are locked up and Caiz Jr. has stopped the action to scold him 7:2
01:47 Hopkins swings...and misses. 7:2
02:06 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Shumenov. 7:2
02:12 Shumenov lands a wicked cross! 7:6
02:12 That blast sent Bernard Hopkins reeling into the ropes! 7:6
02:27 Hopkins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Shumenov attempts to move inside on him. 7:6
02:31 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:6
02:45 Hopkins smothers Shumenov's attack as Shumenov tries to get off some shots inside. 7:6
02:47 Hopkins scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Shumenov's jaw. 9:6
02:57 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 9:6
03:00 Beibut Shumenov misses with that hook. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 10:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Beibut Shumenov gets inside and fires a hook to Hopkins's body. 0:2
0:22 Whatever Tom Yankello said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Beibut Shumenov has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:2
0:28 Shumenov pummels Bernard Hopkins, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:6
0:28 Hopkins was staggered by those punches! 0:6
0:42 Shumenov fires a left hand that Hopkins takes high on the shoulder. 0:6
0:53 Hopkins does a great job of moving as Shumenov tries to work inside. 0:6
0:55 Bernard Hopkins leaps at Shumenov and lands a cross that made Shumenov's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:6
01:16 Shumenov fires a lead right that Hopkins manages to avoid. 3:6
01:23 Hopkins lands a crushing uppercut! 7:6
01:23 Shumenov seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:6
01:47 Shumenov lands a vicious uppercut! 7:10
01:47 That was a beautiful shot, Hopkins's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 7:10
01:56 Shumenov doesn't have to look for Hopkins this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:10
02:04 Shumenov fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:10
02:16 Hopkins whiffs with the cross. 7:10
02:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:10
02:25 They take a half-step back. 7:10
02:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Shumenov has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:12
02:59 And Shumenov tastes the power of a huge cross from Hopkins! 11:12
02:59 Shumenov seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Hopkins splits Shumenov's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:16 Orlando Cuellar knows Hopkins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:21 Bernard Hopkins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
0:28 Hopkins catches Shumenov with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:0
0:37 Hopkins scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 7:0
0:51 Hopkins wings a big left hand at Shumenov but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
0:58 Shumenov catches Hopkins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:4
0:58 Hopkins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 7:4
01:18 Hopkins picks off the hook by Shumenov. 7:4
01:24 Shumenov winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Hopkins. 10:4
01:38 Hopkins dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Shumenov back on his heels! 15:4
01:38 Bernard Hopkins has Shumenov in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 15:4
01:51 Hopkins doesn't connect with the combination. 15:4
02:07 Hopkins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 15:4
02:16 Shumenov is either lucky or has radar. Bernard Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 15:4
02:27 Hopkins fires a shot, but it glances off Shumenov's shoulder. 15:4
02:38 Hopkins is off target with that jab. 15:4
02:53 Hopkins lets his hands go inside, but Shumenov protects his body well. 15:4
02:55 Shumenov lands a cross to the body. 15:6
03:00 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Hopkins's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 17:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:18 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:18 Beibut Shumenov is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:35 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:44 Shumenov forces his way inside. 4:0
0:52 Hopkins lands a nicely timed hook to Shumenov's jaw from the outside. 7:0
01:04 Hopkins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:0
01:17 Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:24 That punch actually went behind Hopkins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Shumenov. 9:0
01:26 Not much steam behind Hopkins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:0
01:43 Bernard Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:0
01:46 Shumenov lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:2
02:00 Shumenov wraps up Hopkins. 11:2
02:09 Shumenov finally lets go of Hopkins. 11:2
02:21 Bernard Hopkins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 11:2
02:23 Shumenov buries a jab in Hopkins's stomach. 11:5
02:37 Hopkins is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 11:5
02:50 The action slows for the moment. 11:5
03:00 Hopkins looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 11:5
03:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 13:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:26 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:31 There's some nice hand speed. Hopkins fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:0
0:48 The fighters are trading punches and Shumenov seems to have won that exchange. 6:3
01:06 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Shumenov's punches. 6:3
01:08 Bernard Hopkins lands a hook to the ribs. 8:3
01:17 Shumenov is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:3
01:23 "The Executioner" scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 10:3
01:32 Hopkins slips in a jab to the body 12:3
01:57 Hopkins ties up Shumenov. Why would he want to clinch now? 12:3
02:01 Caiz Jr. is shouting at Hopkins to break! 12:3
02:06 Shumenov is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 12:3
02:18 Hopkins flicks a lead right to the head of Shumenov. 14:3
02:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Hopkins lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Shumenov. 16:3
02:39 Hopkins gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Shumenov with an uppercut. 18:3
02:57 Shumenov leaves the jab just short. 18:3
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Shumenov tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 18:3
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 18:3
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 18:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Shumenov bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:26 Hopkins holds his arms up in disgust as Shumenov holds him around his waist. 0:2
0:31 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:2
0:38 Hopkins 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. 0:2
0:53 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Shumenov got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
01:03 Hopkins lands the lead cross. 2:2
01:19 Hopkins frees himself from Shumenov's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
01:34 Shumenov is jockeying for position as he tries to force Hopkins back into the corner. 2:2
01:51 Watch Hopkins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Shumenov off balance. 2:2
01:55 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:2
01:59 Shumenov scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hopkins. 2:4
02:14 Shumenov seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:19 Beibut Shumenov has Hopkins blocked in! 2:4
02:19 A cross lands for Shumenov. Hopkins didn't see that one coming. 2:6
02:33 Shumenov misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
02:36 Hopkins is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:6
02:45 Bernard Hopkins is forced into his own corner... 5:6
02:45 Shumenov goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:8
03:00 Hopkins clamps Shumenov's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Jr. breaks the hold. 5:8
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:8
03:00 Shumenov shows Hopkins his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 6:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shumenov rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Shumenov scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:13 He is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:2
0:24 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Shumenov either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:26 Shumenov ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:5
0:35 A lead right scores big for Bernard Hopkins. He stunned Shumenov with that one. 3:5
0:50 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:5
01:00 Hopkins backs into the left corner. 3:5
01:05 Shumenov knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 3:5
01:12 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Shumenov lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 3:7
01:32 Hopkins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:7
01:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:7
01:45 Shumenov winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Hopkins! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 3:10
02:05 Shumenov just comes up short with the combination. 3:10
02:07 Hopkins throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:10
02:21 Shumenov lands a solid cross! 5:14
02:21 Bernard Hopkins was shaken by that blow! 5:14
02:31 Shumenov retreats into the upper left corner. 5:14
02:31 Hopkins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:14
02:45 Shumenov just landed a three punch combo! 7:18
02:45 Hopkins was shaken by those blows! 7:18
02:58 Hopkins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Shumenov's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 9:18
03:00 Hopkins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:18
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! 10:19

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Shumenov got some great advice from Tom Yankello between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:12 Shumenov just misses with a huge shot as Hopkins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:15 Hopkins is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:31 Shumenov pins Hopkins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:35 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:47 Shumenov suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:49 Hopkins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:59 Shumenov is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
01:05 Shumenov appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:08 Shumenov lands two hard body shots that made Hopkins grunt. 2:3
01:22 Hopkins has Shumenov trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:3
01:27 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Shumenov can't throw punches, I guess. 2:3
01:31 Caiz Jr. pries them apart. 2:3
01:53 Beibut Shumenov just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hopkins with a sharp combination! 2:7
01:53 Hopkins was staggered by those punches... 2:7
01:57 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 2:7
02:07 Shumenov telegraphed that shot and Bernard Hopkins ducks under it easily. 2:7
02:09 A hard uppercut from Hopkins lands flush. 5:7
02:25 Hopkins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:7
02:27 Bernard Hopkins takes a right to the body. 5:9
02:40 Shumenov brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:9
02:40 Shumenov lands consecutive blows to Hopkins's midsection. 5:11
02:54 Hopkins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:11
03:00 Shumenov drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:15
03:00 Those punches hurt Hopkins and he looks to hang on. 5:15
03:00 The Referee has to get between Hopkins and Shumenov as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:15

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Shumenov traps Hopkins in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Shumenov misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 Bernard Hopkins connects with an uppercut to the head of Shumenov. 2:0
0:27 Shumenov scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:4
0:27 Hopkins was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:41 Shumenov's misses as Hopkins backpedals away. 2:4
0:51 Hopkins walks in to a glancing hook from Beibut Shumenov. 2:6
01:07 Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Shumenov blocks it. 2:6
01:19 Caiz Jr. warns Shumenov for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:6
01:23 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 2:6
01:28 Shumenov moves into the lower corner. 2:6
01:28 There's the uppercut from Hopkins. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:6
01:42 Hopkins is trying to free his gloves from under Shumenov's gloves. 4:6
01:47 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 4:6
01:51 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:56 Shumenov pins Hopkins's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
02:05 Caiz Jr. has to break them apart. 4:6
02:21 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:26 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 4:6
02:34 Shumenov backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:6
02:42 Beibut Shumenov lands a devastating cross! 4:11
02:42 Hopkins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:11
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Caiz Jr. jumps between them. 4:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Shumenov does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hopkins's punches in close. 0:0
0:23 Those were mostly arm punches from Hopkins but several got through. 2:0
0:32 Hopkins has Shumenov trapped! 2:0
0:32 Hopkins gets in a hook to the body of Shumenov. 4:0
0:44 Shumenov scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 4:2
0:58 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Shumenov. 4:2
01:05 Some nice infighting ends with Hopkins getting an uppercut in. 6:2
01:14 Hopkins has Shumenov pinned! 6:2
01:14 Hopkins's jab is fast and accurate. 8:2
01:28 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:2
01:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:2
01:38 Hopkins has Shumenov cornered! 8:2
01:42 Bernard Hopkins is holding on to Shumenov. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:2
01:47 Hopkins and Shumenov each take a step back. 8:2
01:56 Hopkins just can't find the range with that hook. 8:2
02:06 Shumenov traps Hopkins in the corner! 8:2
02:06 Shumenov stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 8:4
02:21 Hopkins made Shumenov look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Shumenov would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 8:4
02:28 Shumenov's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:4
02:36 Hopkins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:4
02:38 Shumenov goes downstairs with the hook. 8:6
02:56 Shumenov cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bernard Hopkins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:6
02:58 Hopkins feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 10:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 10:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Shumenov is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 * Caiz Jr. is halting the fight and warning Shumenov for a low blow. Shumenov is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:2
0:25 Shumenov's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:34 Shumenov picks off the jab thrown by Hopkins. 0:2
0:46 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:53 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Caiz Jr. breaks them apart. 0:2
0:58 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Beibut Shumenov got the best of it. 2:5
01:16 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Shumenov's defense. 2:5
01:23 Shumenov connects with a violent combination! 2:9
01:23 Hopkins is dazed after that three punch salvo from Shumenov. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 2:9
01:37 Shumenov flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:11
01:53 Bernard Hopkins drives that short hook into Shumenov's midsection! 6:11
01:53 Shumenov looks shaken! 6:11
02:08 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:11
02:23 Shumenov looks for a breather; he grabs Hopkins and holds on. Hopkins pushes Shumenov off and looks for an opening. 6:11
02:27 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 6:11
02:34 Beibut Shumenov slides into a neutral corner... 6:11
02:47 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 6:11
02:50 The fighters are at close quarters now as Hopkins lands a hook downstairs. 8:11
03:00 Shumenov fires a volley of punches but Hopkins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:11
03:00 Hopkins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:11
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 8:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins received a pep talk from Orlando Cuellar before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Shumenov lands a strong hook! 0:5
0:15 Hopkins is hurt! 0:5
0:28 Orlando Cuellar is just telling Hopkins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:5
0:37 Shumenov fires and misses. 0:5
0:44 Shumenov pins Hopkins in the corner! 0:5
0:48 Shumenov misses wildly with the hook. 0:5
0:59 He fires and misses. 0:5
01:11 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Shumenov fails to score inside. 0:5
01:17 Hopkins slides into the corner... 0:5
01:21 Shumenov misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:5
01:33 Shumenov misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:5
01:39 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
01:39 Shumenov bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:7
01:39 Shumenov senses he has Hopkins in trouble and he is pouring it on! 0:7
01:48 The action is back at ring center. 0:7
01:48 Shumenov ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:9
01:57 A straight cross from Hopkins gets through Shumenov's guard. 2:9
02:07 Beibut Shumenov slides into his own corner... 2:9
02:12 Bernard Hopkins grabs and holds Shumenov... 2:9
02:21 Shumenov works his way free! 2:9
02:25 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:9
02:37 Shumenov tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:9
02:44 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Shumenov covers up nicely. 2:9
02:59 Considering the clinch Hopkins has on Shumenov it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Shumenov pushes him away. 2:9
03:00 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 2:9
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 2:9
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 2:9

Fight Result

And here with the call is Amy Hayes

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 115 to 113 for Beibut Shumenov

Barbara Perez, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Bernard Hopkins

Frank Forbes, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for...

...Beibut Shumenov

The winner by split decision is Beibut Shumenov!


Score Cards

Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 113
Beibut Shumenov 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 115

Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 113
Beibut Shumenov 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 115

Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Beibut Shumenov 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 29 28 30 29 30 28 28 27 27 29 28 28 341
Beibut Shumenov 28 29 27 28 27 29 29 30 30 28 29 29 343


Statistics
Categories Bernard Hopkins Beibut Shumenov
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.33 4.17
Hooks / Round 4.92 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.58 3.08
Combinations / Round 3.67 5.42
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 3.17


Punches Landed / Round 21.83 19.17
Punches Missed / Round 69.75 64.92


Punching Accuracy 23.8% 22.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 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 3 / 0 3 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Co-Feature
Jimmy Bivins vs Michael Spinks

Fight info: Ho-Chunk Convention Center, Baraboo, WI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Jones (United States), Masakazu Uchida (Japan) and Brad Vocale (Australia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 15-5-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 15-2-5 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Nick Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:17 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Bivins's chin! 0:5
0:17 That shot landed square and Bivins felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:5
0:26 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 0:5
0:30 Bivins connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:5
0:44 Bivins traps Spinks's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 2:5
0:48 Referee England separates the two... 2:5
0:58 Bivins smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 2:5
01:02 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 2:5
01:07 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:18 Michael Spinks just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
01:25 Spinks backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:5
01:29 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Bivins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 4:5
01:39 Bivins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:5
01:59 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 6:9
01:59 Bivins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:9
02:13 There's a hard shot off the top of Spinks's head! 10:9
02:13 Spinks is badly hurt! 10:9
02:29 Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 12:9
02:49 He misses with that punch. 12:9
03:00 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Spinks feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:23 Bivins lands a flurry to the ribs of Michael Spinks. 2:2
0:36 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 2:2
0:41 England separates the two... 2:2
0:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
0:57 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
01:04 There's a straight right by Michael Spinks! 2:6
01:04 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:6
01:20 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Spinks. 2:6
01:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:34 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 2:6
01:37 Bivins fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:6
01:49 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:6
02:01 Spinks eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 8:6
02:17 Bivins drives that short hook into Spinks's midsection! 12:6
02:17 Spinks was stunned by that blow! 12:6
02:33 Bivins connects with a left-right combo. 14:6
02:42 Both fighters are flailing away but Spinks is definitely landing the better punches. 16:9
02:47 A touch of swelling can now be seen under Spinks's left eye. 16:9
02:51 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 18:9
03:00 Now that was an action packed round, these two have whipped the place into a frenzy! We may need turn a fire hose on the crowd to calm things down. 18:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Danny Smith not only gave Bivins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Spinks. Now it's up to Bivins to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Spinks fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:15 Spinks takes a right to the body. 2:2
0:29 Bivins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 6:2
0:29 Spinks is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 6:2
0:34 The swelling around Spinks's left eye is worsening. 6:2
0:49 Spinks takes a hard combination from Bivins 10:2
0:49 Spinks is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 10:2
0:58 Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:2
01:02 The swelling is increasing around Spinks's left. 12:2
01:10 Bivins feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Spinks's chin. 14:2
01:23 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:2
01:37 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:2
01:44 Jimmy Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 21:2
01:44 Spinks was shaken by those blows! 21:2
01:48 The swelling under Spinks's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 21:2
01:55 Bivins scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 24:2
02:09 Spinks lands a strong uppercut! 24:6
02:09 Bivins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 24:6
02:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Bivins! He snapped Spinks's head straight back with that punch! 29:6
02:27 Spinks seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 29:6
02:31 Spinks's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 29:6
02:43 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 29:6
02:57 Bivins and Spinks are in a clinch, England hollers at them to break and start fighting. 29:6
03:00 England pries them apart. 29:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Bivins and Spinks as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 29:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bivins received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Spinks'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 Bivins pins Spinks's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:21 England has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:35 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Jimmy Bivins ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:42 Bivins lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:42 Bivins just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:0
0:53 Bivins scores with a glancing cross. 6:0
01:08 He scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:0
01:17 Bivins pumps the jab into the face of Spinks. 11:0
01:22 Spinks's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:0
01:33 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:0
01:40 Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:49 Spinks is clinching. England better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 11:0
01:58 England has to break them apart. 11:0
02:02 Spinks's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 11:0
02:05 * Bivins is blatantly hitting Spinks while they are locked up and England has stopped the action to scold him 14:0
02:28 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Bivins. 17:2
02:45 Bivins just landed a devastating three punch combo! 21:2
02:45 Spinks appears shaken by those punches! 21:2
02:50 England's primary concern is the health and safety of the fighter. I have to believe he's ready to jump in and end the fight. 21:2
02:50 Spinks is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 21:2
02:54 Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 23:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 23:1

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Michael Spinks is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Spinks still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jimmy Bivins. 0:0
0:13 Bivins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:26 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Spinks and gets it in for points. 4:0
0:40 Spinks lands a vicious uppercut! 4:4
0:40 Jimmy Bivins is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:55 Bivins lands a nice cross but Spinks turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:4
01:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Bivins! 10:4
01:14 Spinks appears to be stunned! 10:4
01:19 The swelling around Spinks's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:4
01:32 Spinks lands a smashing jab! 10:8
01:32 Bivins is hurt! 10:8
01:46 Michael Spinks grabs and holds Jimmy Bivins... 10:8
01:50 * Spinks is leaning on the back of Bivins's neck and England has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:8
02:04 Bivins's cross finds a home in Spinks's midsection. 13:8
02:18 Bivins clinches... Spinks gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:8
02:30 Spinks works his way free! 13:8
02:47 Bivins clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until England breaks the hold. 13:8
02:51 England moves in to break the clinch. 13:8
02:56 Bivins takes a cross to the head from Spinks. 13:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Spinks's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Spinks's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Spinks plods forward. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:25 Spinks scores with an excellent cross. 0:3
0:39 Spinks has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Bivins. 0:3
0:44 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
0:53 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 0:3
0:59 Spinks and Bivins clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:3
01:10 Bivins drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:3
01:10 Michael Spinks is suddenly in trouble! 5:3
01:22 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:3
01:30 Spinks charges Bivins trying to get inside 5:3
01:44 Spinks lands a solid cross! 5:7
01:44 How is Bivins standing after that? 5:7
01:54 Bivins connects with a wicked hook to the head. 8:7
01:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Spinks's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:7
02:09 Bivins gets in a short cross to the body. 10:7
02:18 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:7
02:29 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Spinks tries vainly to score. 10:7
02:31 Bivins rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Michael Spinks. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 13:7
02:45 Hide the china because Spinks is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 13:7
02:50 Bivins sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 15:7
02:55 Spinks's left eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 15:7
03:00 Spinks misses with that uppercut. 15:7
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Spinks's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Bivins catches Michael Spinks with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:17 The uppercut just landed by Bivins is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:0
0:21 Spinks's left eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 4:0
0:26 Bivins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Smith's instructions work. 4:0
0:31 You would think Bivins had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Spinks looked trying to score there! 4:0
0:33 Bivins connects with a cross to Spinks's body. 6:0
0:47 Bivins lands a solid hook! 10:0
0:47 Spinks is gasping for air!! 10:0
0:52 Spinks's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 10:0
0:59 Spinks flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:2
01:15 Jimmy Bivins lands a jab to Spinks's midsection 12:2
01:24 Spinks is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:2
01:27 Bivins fires a punishing jab into the face of Spinks. He wasn't probing with that punch. 15:2
01:39 Bivins scores with several light punches to the head. 17:2
01:56 Bivins slides along the far ropes. 17:2
02:04 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 19:2
02:08 England is putting the action on hold. He's looking closely at the swelling around Spinks's left eye, and is taking Spinks to see the ringside doctor, who will take a close look at the damage. 19:2
02:08 Spinks is talking to the referee but it's the ringside physician who's the key figure here. The doc is looking at the eye damage that has taken place so far and he's asking Spinks something. The physician appears to be gently probing the swelling and now he signals that the fighter isn't in any immediate danger. After consulting with the doctor, the referee has decided to allow the bout to continue. 19:2
02:16 Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 21:2
02:28 Bivins lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 23:2
02:38 Bivins throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Michael Spinks's jaw. 25:2
02:52 Bivins looks for a breather; he grabs Spinks and holds on. Michael Spinks pushes Jimmy Bivins off and looks for an opening. 25:2
02:56 Referee England has to separate the two... 25:2
03:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 26:2

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was livid with Spinks after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Spinks has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 0:0
0:15 Bivins appears to be in better shape, physically, at this stage of the fight than Spinks. 0:0
0:19 Jimmy Bivins got some great advice from Danny Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:25 Bivins wraps his arms around Spinks. 0:0
0:29 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:38 Michael Spinks lands a wicked combination! 0:5
0:38 Those shots all landed square and Bivins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:5
0:51 Spinks lands a crushing cross! 0:9
0:51 Spinks has Bivins in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:9
01:05 Michael Spinks fires a lead right that Bivins manages to avoid. 0:9
01:16 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:13
01:16 Bivins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:13
01:29 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 0:17
01:29 How is Bivins standing after those shots? 0:17
01:33 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the Bivins's right eye. 0:17
01:42 Spinks bores in determined to maul Bivins 0:17
01:51 Spinks fires and misses. 0:17
02:02 Michael Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Jimmy Bivins either blocks or slips them. 0:17
02:13 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 0:17
02:21 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 2:17
02:25 Spinks's left eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 2:17
02:34 Spinks tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:17
02:44 Bivins smothers Spinks's attack as Spinks tries to get off some shots inside. 2:17
02:46 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:17
03:00 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Bivins back on his heels! 4:22
03:00 Bivins was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:22
03:00 Bivins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:22
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:22
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 3:24

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:05 Spinks's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Spinks lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:06 Bivins staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:2
0:11 Bivins's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:2
0:18 Bivins sneaks home the right cross. 2:2
0:22 Spinks's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 2:2
0:34 Spinks leans on the ropes and motions for Bivins to come in. 2:2
0:38 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:47 Bivins whiffs with the uppercut. 2:2
0:59 Bivins wings a big left hand at Spinks but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
01:01 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:4
01:15 Bivins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Spinks flush! 6:4
01:15 Bivins sent Spinks reeling with that punch! 6:4
01:29 Bivins charges in but Spinks avoids the rush. 6:4
01:38 Bivins tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:4
01:42 Bivins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:4
01:56 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:4
02:08 Jimmy Bivins takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:8
02:08 Those punches hurt Bivins and he looks to hang on. 8:8
02:25 Spinks's jab connects to Bivins's head 8:10
02:42 Spinks tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:10
02:54 Jimmy Bivins doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Spinks's head? 12:10
02:54 That shot buckled Spinks's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 12:10
02:58 Spinks has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 12:10
03:00 Bivins shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Spinks. 12:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Danny Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Bivins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Spinks plants a cross on Bivins's rib cage. 0:2
0:15 Eddie Inabagsky felt Spinks lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:20 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:31 Spinks fires and misses. 0:2
0:38 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:47 Bivins continues to follow Spinks about the ring. 0:2
0:56 Bivins pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
01:08 * Jimmy Bivins is hitting with his shoulder in the close and England has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
01:27 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Jimmy Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:6
01:27 Bivins was shaken by that blow! 0:6
01:32 Bivins's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Spinks. 0:6
01:41 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:6
01:47 Bivins appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:6
01:55 Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
02:01 Bivins's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:6
02:09 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Bivins any room to breathe. 0:6
02:14 England is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:6
02:17 Spinks scores with the jab. 0:8
02:29 Spinks stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 0:10
02:44 Bivins and Spinks go toe to toe with Bivins getting the better of it. 3:12
02:49 Spinks's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 3:12
02:58 Spinks looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:12
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 3:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Danny Smith is just telling Bivins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:06 Bivins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Spinks is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Spinks still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 2:0
0:11 Spinks is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 2:0
0:16 Spinks drills Bivins with a left and right and another left. 2:2
0:25 Danny Smith knows Bivins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:2
0:49 * A cross to the jaw has Spinks hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 2:2
0:52 Bivins is ushered to a neutral corner by England and the count begins.. 9:2
0:52 1... 9:2
0:53 2... 9:2
0:54 3... 9:2
0:55 4... 9:2
0:56 5... 9:2
0:56 * Michael Spinks finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 9:2
0:56 England motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 9:2
0:56 Spinks suddenly looks very vulnerable. Bivins can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:2
01:05 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 11:2
01:05 Spinks is badly stunned and Bivins will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 11:2
01:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Spinks. 13:2
01:14 Bivins is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 13:2
01:28 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Bivins. 13:2
01:39 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:2
01:45 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 13:2
01:49 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:2
02:01 Bivins pushes Spinks then steps away from him. 13:2
02:10 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 13:2
02:13 There's the uppercut from Bivins. That opening has been there all fight for him. 15:2
02:32 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 15:2
02:34 Bivins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 17:2
02:38 Spinks's badly swollen left eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 17:2
02:48 Bivins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 17:2
02:55 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 17:2
03:00 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 17:2
03:00 Spinks grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Spinks to let go. 17:2
03:00 Michael Spinks uses his shoulder to force Bivins out of the clinch. 17:2
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 19:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Danny Smith seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bivins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bivins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Michael Spinks's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Spinks really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 0:4
0:11 Bivins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:25 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 0:4
0:31 Bivins lands a devastating hook! 4:4
0:31 Spinks looks shaken! 4:4
0:36 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Spinks. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 4:4
0:54 England warns Bivins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:03 England has to separate the two... 4:4
01:07 Spinks quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:4
01:11 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:4
01:25 Spinks can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:4
01:27 A cross to body by Bivins gets through. 8:4
01:32 Michael Spinks eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:4
01:44 Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 8:8
01:44 Bivins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:8
01:48 The swelling under Bivins's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:8
01:53 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:8
01:57 Bivins has Spinks trapped! 8:8
02:02 Spinks comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. England knocks Bivins's arm off Spinks's head. 8:8
02:11 England breaks them up... 8:8
02:20 Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 8:8
02:22 Jimmy Bivins scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Spinks's jaw. 10:8
02:36 Spinks just can't find the range with that uppercut. 10:8
02:43 OH! Bivins landed the big hook flush! 14:8
02:43 Spinks is reeling.. 14:8
02:47 The swelling under Spinks's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 14:8
03:00 Spinks catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:12
03:00 Spinks has Bivins hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 14:12
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:12
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 13:13

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Michael Spinks's corner and Michael Spinks was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Spinks is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Spinks still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Michael Spinks ties up Bivins... 0:0
0:20 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:28 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:41 Spinks wraps up Jimmy Bivins. 0:0
0:46 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
0:46 It seems every shot Bivins takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:0
0:54 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:58 Spinks's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 2:0
01:08 Spinks grabs Jimmy Bivins again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
01:12 England is shouting at Spinks to break! 2:0
01:17 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:20 Bivins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
01:29 Spinks has Bivins cornered! 4:0
01:33 Spinks lands a crushing hook! 4:4
01:33 Bivins is clutching his side! 4:4
01:43 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 6:4
01:59 Spinks is clinching... 6:4
02:04 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:4
02:16 Spinks looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 6:4
02:31 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
02:33 Spinks winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jimmy Bivins. 9:4
02:47 Spinks is clinching... Bivins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Spinks's arms... 9:4
02:56 England separates them. 9:4
03:00 Spinks is forced into his own corner... 9:4
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 9:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Spinks square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Danny Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bivins has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:06 Bivins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Spinks'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
0:07 Bivins lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:25 Bivins clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:0
0:34 Referee England steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:43 Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:0
0:48 Spinks's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 4:0
0:53 Jimmy Bivins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:06 Spinks ties up Bivins. 6:0
01:11 * England steps in and admonishes Spinks for leaning on the opponent's neck. 6:0
01:29 Spinks fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 6:0
01:36 Bivins connects with a violent uppercut! 11:0
01:36 Spinks looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:0
01:49 Spinks tastes Bivins's jab 13:0
01:53 Spinks has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 13:0
02:07 Spinks is off target with that uppercut. 13:0
02:14 Bivins lands a hard jab! 17:0
02:14 Spinks looks like he was hurt by that punch! 17:0
02:27 Both fighters move in close as Bivins goes to the body with an uppercut. 19:0
02:43 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 19:0
02:45 Bivins continues to pop the jab 21:0
02:50 Spinks's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 21:0
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 21:0
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 20:1

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bivins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Michael Spinks just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
0:11 Spinks in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:15 Spinks has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 5:0
0:19 * England is all over Bivins for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 8:0
0:28 Bivins has Michael Spinks hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Bivins is. 8:0
0:46 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Spinks is down on his back! 8:0
0:48 England positions himself over Spinks and starts the count.. 17:0
0:48 1... 17:0
0:49 2... 17:0
0:50 3... 17:0
0:51 4... 17:0
0:52 5... 17:0
0:53 6... 17:0
0:54 7... 17:0
0:55 8... 17:0
0:55 * Spinks gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 17:0
0:55 England is looking at Spinks closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 17:0
0:55 Jimmy Bivins won't want to let Spinks off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 17:0
01:09 Bivins lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 17:0
01:19 Bivins gets inside and fires a hook to Michael Spinks's body. 19:0
01:33 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 19:0
01:37 Bivins pushes Michael Spinks away. 19:0
01:42 Spinks pushes Bivins away to give himself a little more space to work with. 19:0
01:45 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Spinks on the end of that punch. 21:0
01:50 Spinks's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 21:0
02:03 Bivins patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Spinks little room to move. 21:0
02:11 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 21:0
02:13 Spinks gets the cross through Bivins's guard. 21:2
02:23 Spinks has Bivins blocked in! 21:2
02:28 England tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Jimmy Bivins. 21:2
02:32 Spinks finally lets go of Bivins. 21:2
02:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 21:2
02:46 England separates the two... 21:2
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 21:2
02:58 Spinks steals a quick glance at his corner. 21:2
03:00 Spinks will tie a guy up if he has to. 21:2
03:00 Spinks shoves Bivins away. 21:2
03:00 Jimmy Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 21:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 22:1

Fight Result

We go to the ring where J.D. Lyons is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Fred Jones, United States scores the bout 148 to 136

Masakazu Uchida, Japan scores the bout 148 to 137

Brad Vocale, Australia scores the bout 146 to 138

And your winner and still WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Jimmy Bivins!!!


Score Cards

Fred Jones Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 148
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 8 136

Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 148
Michael Spinks 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 8 137

Brad Vocale Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 146
Michael Spinks 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 8 138

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 442
Michael Spinks 29 28 27 27 27 27 27 30 27 30 24 30 27 27 24 411


Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 8.33 3.33
Hooks / Round 6.80 1.53
Crosses / Round 6.60 4.60
Combinations / Round 6.60 2.27
Uppercuts / Round 6.87 2.20


Punches Landed / Round 35.20 13.93
Punches Missed / Round 20.20 61.07


Punching Accuracy 63.5% 18.6%


Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 2 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Main Event
Tommy Gibbons vs Ezzard Charles

Fight info: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes (Spain), Noppharat Sricharoen (Thailand) and Jack Woodburn (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 18-1-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 17-2-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: George Francis

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:07 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:21 Gibbons lands a crushing hook! 4:2
0:21 Charles looks shaken! 4:2
0:35 Charles continues to follow Gibbons about the ring. 4:2
0:40 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
0:55 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 4:2
01:02 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 9:2
01:02 Ezzard Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:2
01:24 Gibbons fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 9:2
01:35 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:2
01:38 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Charles and gets it in for points. 11:2
01:53 * Charles is blatantly hitting Gibbons while they are locked up and Alonso has stopped the action to scold him 11:6
02:12 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 11:6
02:15 Gibbons hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 11:6
02:22 Charles misses with that punch. 11:6
02:24 Tommy Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 13:6
02:38 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 13:6
02:50 Charles pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 13:6
03:00 Fans call for more action as Gibbons ties up Charles. Alonso agrees with the fans and yells for Gibbons to quit playing games and fight. 13:6
03:00 Tommy Gibbons pushes Charles away. 13:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 13:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:14 Charles is reeling.. 4:0
0:31 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 4:0
0:42 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:42 Charles snakes the jab through Gibbons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
0:54 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:2
01:04 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 6:2
01:08 Ezzard Charles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:2
01:11 Tommy Gibbons goes downstairs with the hook. 8:2
01:35 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 8:2
01:52 Charles's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 8:2
01:59 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 12:2
01:59 Charles was stopped cold by that series of shots! 12:2
02:13 Charles looks to work the body, but Tommy Gibbons covers up nicely. 12:2
02:15 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 14:2
02:24 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:36 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 14:2
02:38 Ezzard Charles scores with a damaging cross. 14:5
02:48 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 14:7
03:00 Tommy Gibbons works free! He backs to ring center, with Charles following. 14:7
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 15:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons got some great advice from Bill Gibson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 Charles is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gibbons back into the corner. 0:0
0:21 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:23 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:39 Charles plods forward. 2:0
0:43 Charles has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
0:43 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:55 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:12 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:16 Charles traps Gibbons in the corner! 2:4
01:20 No one is going to confuse Charles with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:4
01:29 Ezzard Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
01:43 Tommy Gibbons walks into a hard jab from Charles 2:7
01:58 Ezzard Charles retreats into the upper corner. 2:7
02:03 Gibbons is clinching... Charles is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 2:7
02:07 Alonso is shouting at Gibbons to break! 2:7
02:12 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 2:9
02:28 Charles backs into his own corner... 2:9
02:33 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 2:9
02:42 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:9
02:52 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 2:9
03:00 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Charles's punches. 2:9
03:00 Charles shows Gibbons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 1:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Gibbons is clinching. Alonso better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:22 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Charles received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:32 Charles leans on the ropes and motions for Gibbons to come in. 0:0
0:45 Charles grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:50 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
0:55 Charles slides into the corner... 0:0
0:59 Tommy Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 0:0
01:04 Charles walks in to a glancing hook from Gibbons. 2:0
01:20 Charles moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gibbons with his hands by his sides. 2:0
01:29 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Charles are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:41 Charles pushes Gibbons away. 2:0
01:50 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 2:0
01:59 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
02:03 Charles lands a crushing uppercut! 2:4
02:03 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:4
02:16 Charles throws the hook and connects. 2:6
02:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:6
02:32 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ezzard Charles to chase him. 2:6
02:39 That jab from Charles stopped Gibbons in his tracks. 2:9
02:49 Charles looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:11
03:00 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:11
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 3:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Charles. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Tommy Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
0:32 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:32 Gibbons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:4
0:51 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
0:53 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:4
01:03 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:4
01:07 Charles is off target with that combination. 4:4
01:09 Gibbons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:4
01:21 Charles bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Gibbons. 6:6
01:31 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Charles's midsection 8:6
01:40 Charles and Gibbons are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Charles having the edge. 10:9
01:57 Charles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:9
02:00 Gibbons connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 12:9
02:16 Charles misses with that hook. 12:9
02:18 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 14:9
02:29 Charles lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 14:11
02:39 Charles pins Gibbons in the corner! 14:11
02:44 Charles telegraphed that shot and Gibbons ducks under it easily. 14:11
02:46 Gibbons goes to the body landing an uppercut. 16:11
02:58 Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 18:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons and Ezzard Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons traps Charles in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Gibbons lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:18 George Francis seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 2:0
0:19 * Gibbons going way too low with his punches and Alonso has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:0
0:37 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gibbons lands the right hand. 7:0
0:47 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 7:2
0:59 Ezzard Charles retreats into his own corner... 7:2
01:03 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:2
01:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:2
01:19 Ezzard Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:2
01:30 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:2
01:36 Gibbons digs a short hook to ribs of Ezzard Charles. 9:2
01:45 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:2
01:49 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Charles. 9:2
01:58 Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 9:2
02:02 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 9:2
02:05 Gibbons throws another good combination that temporarily slows Charles. 11:2
02:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Charles who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:4
02:31 OH! Gibbons landed the big hook flush! 16:4
02:31 Charles was stunned by that blow! 16:4
02:40 Gibbons lands a short left hook to the head. 18:4
02:52 Gibbons has Charles cornered! 18:4
02:52 Gibbons scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 21:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 23:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:21 Charles has Gibbons blocked in! 0:2
0:21 The fighters are tangled up inside. Charles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
0:38 Gibbons picks off the hook by Charles. 0:4
0:40 Gibbons gets inside and fires a hook to Charles's body. 2:4
0:50 Gibbons has Charles pinned! 2:4
0:50 Gibbons rips a hook to the body. 4:4
01:04 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:13 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 4:4
01:17 Charles fires and misses. 4:4
01:20 Gibbons gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:4
01:36 Charles is clinching... 6:4
01:40 Charles shoves Gibbons away. 6:4
01:45 Gibbons backs into the far left corner. 6:4
01:45 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:6
02:02 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:6
02:04 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:6
02:24 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:6
02:32 Charles lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Gibbons back on his heels. 8:9
02:45 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:9
02:53 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:57 Charles swings...and misses. 8:9
03:00 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Alonso warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:22 Alonso separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Gibbons pins Charles in the corner! 0:0
0:31 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 0:0
0:41 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:45 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 0:0
0:48 Not much steam behind Tommy Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:0
01:07 Gibbons scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
01:20 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 4:4
01:20 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:4
01:39 Charles lands a solid cross! 4:8
01:39 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 4:8
01:53 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 4:12
01:53 Gibbons was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:12
02:12 Gibbons will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:12
02:21 Alonso has to break the clinch. 4:12
02:30 Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Gibbons. 4:12
02:50 Charles lands a strong hook! 4:16
02:50 Gibbons is clutching his side! 4:16
03:00 Charles doesn't connect with the jab. 4:16
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:16
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:17

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Charles lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:12 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:21 Charles has Gibbons trapped! 0:4
0:26 Charles pushes Gibbons then steps away from him. 0:4
0:34 Gibbons forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Charles. 2:4
0:43 Some good body work by Charles but not much on those punches. 2:6
0:52 Charles has Gibbons blocked in! 2:6
0:56 The fighters are tied up. Ezzard Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:6
01:01 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 2:6
01:10 Charles pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:10
01:10 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:10
01:19 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:10
01:24 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:10
01:26 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:10
01:38 Gibbons moves into the lower corner. 4:10
01:42 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge hook from Charles! 4:14
01:42 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:14
01:59 Ezzard Charles has Gibbons pinned! 4:14
02:03 Charles lands a hard hook! 4:18
02:03 Gibbons looks stunned! 4:18
02:08 Gibbons is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 4:18
02:17 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 4:18
02:19 Tommy Gibbons scores with a quick hook to the head of Charles after Charles missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:18
02:31 Charles pins Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 6:18
02:36 Charles really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 6:22
02:36 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:22
02:45 Gibbons lands a hook to the ribs. 8:22
03:00 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:22
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 8:23

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons wraps up Charles. 0:0
0:19 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:23 Whatever George Francis said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:23 Tommy Gibbons stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:0
0:34 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 2:2
0:47 Considering the clinch Gibbons has on Charles it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Charles pushes him away. 2:2
0:56 Alonso breaks them up... 2:2
01:06 Gibbons grabs Charles again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:2
01:10 Alonso has to break them apart. 2:2
01:15 The action slows for the moment. 2:2
01:23 Tommy Gibbons has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 2:2
01:32 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 2:2
01:40 Gibbons has Charles trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 2:2
01:44 OH! Gibbons landed the big hook flush! 6:2
01:44 Charles staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:2
01:54 Charles slides into the corner... 6:2
01:59 Gibbons wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 6:2
02:08 Alonso separates them. 6:2
02:13 Charles tries a hook but Gibbons blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:2
02:26 Gibbons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 12:2
02:26 That's the shot Gibbons hoped to land! Charles looks bad after that series of blows. 12:2
02:36 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 12:2
02:40 Charles is holding Gibbons tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 12:2
02:45 Alonso separates the two fighters. 12:2
02:55 Charles is holding... 12:2
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 12:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:14 A hard uppercut from Gibbons lands flush. 3:0
0:26 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:29 Tommy Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:34 Charles pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:38 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
0:43 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:51 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
0:53 Gibbons flicks a jab to Charles's stomach 5:0
01:06 Charles scores with a piston-like jab. 5:3
01:15 Gibbons retreats into the upper left corner. 5:3
01:19 Charles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:3
01:22 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:3
01:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:3
01:40 Charles has Gibbons cornered! 7:3
01:45 Charles lands a strong uppercut! 7:7
01:45 That shot landed square and Gibbons felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:7
01:49 Gibbons seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 7:7
01:54 Gibbons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 9:7
02:03 Charles has Tommy Gibbons trapped! 9:7
02:08 Charles fires and misses. 9:7
02:15 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:7
02:25 Charles lands a hard cross! 9:12
02:25 Gibbons is hurt! 9:12
02:38 Charles lands a devastating hook! 9:16
02:38 Gibbons's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:16
02:51 Ezzard Charles fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 9:16
03:00 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:16
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:16
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:16

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gibbons still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:12 Charles looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Tommy Gibbons. 0:0
0:17 Charles gets the cross through Gibbons's guard. 0:2
0:30 Charles pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:2
0:30 Charles lands a lead right to the midsection. 0:5
0:43 Both fighters let their hands go with Gibbons coming out on top in that melee. 3:7
0:47 Charles is losing his legs... 3:7
0:47 There appears to be increased swelling under Tommy Gibbons's left eye. 3:7
0:56 Gibbons and Charles are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:7
01:08 Alonso moves them apart. 3:7
01:13 Gibbons has Charles trapped in the near right neutral corner... 3:7
01:17 Gibbons ties up Charles... 3:7
01:22 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 3:7
01:27 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 3:7
01:31 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:7
01:36 Charles and Gibbons each take a step back. 3:7
01:48 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Gibbons holds him around his waist. 3:7
01:57 * Ezzard Charles is told to watch hitting on the break by Alonso 3:7
02:10 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 3:7
02:15 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Charles and holds on. Charles pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 3:7
02:24 Alonso has to separate the two... 3:7
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 3:7
02:36 Charles is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 3:7
02:40 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:7
02:50 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gibbons tries vainly to score. 3:7
03:00 Charles has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 3:7
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson knows Gibbons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Charles doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gibbons's head? 0:4
0:11 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:24 A cross to body by Charles gets through. 0:6
0:29 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:6
0:42 Charles leaves the jab just short. 0:6
0:44 Tommy Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:6
0:58 Gibbons connects with a violent jab! 7:6
0:58 Gibbons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:6
01:08 Charles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:6
01:12 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 7:6
01:12 Tommy Gibbons throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Charles's jaw. 9:6
01:26 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Ezzard Charles. 9:6
01:42 Charles traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Alonso to break them up. 9:6
01:51 * Ezzard Charles is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 9:6
02:04 Charles is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 9:6
02:12 Charles frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:6
02:20 Charles scores with a punishing jab 9:9
02:33 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 9:9
02:37 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:13
02:37 Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 9:13
02:42 Gibbons's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 9:13
02:58 Charles catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:18
02:58 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 9:18
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:18

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Gibbons is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons's jab is finds it's mark. 3:0
0:17 George Francis not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 3:0
0:18 Charles slides into his own corner... 3:0
0:18 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Charles. 5:0
0:34 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 9:0
0:34 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
0:39 Charles's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 9:0
0:48 Gibbons lands a vicious uppercut! 13:0
0:48 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 13:0
01:05 Gibbons drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 18:0
01:05 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 18:0
01:09 Charles is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 18:0
01:14 That was a reckless uppercut from Gibbons but it still manages to score cleanly. 21:0
01:14 Gibbons has Charles reeling. Gibbons can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 21:0
01:18 Look for Gibbons to start to target Charles's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 21:0
01:27 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 21:0
01:36 Gibbons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 25:0
01:36 Charles was shaken by those blows! 25:0
01:49 Gibbons ends up behind Charles as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 25:0
01:58 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Charles off balance. 25:0
02:07 Tommy Gibbons lands a wicked cross! 29:0
02:07 Charles seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 29:0
02:11 * Alonso has got to step in! Alonso jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 14...Gibbons! 29:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Damian Pinto

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBF, WBA light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:12 mark in Round 14 is...

Tommy Gibbons!


Score Cards

Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 124
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 124

Noppharat Sricharoen Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 123
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 125

Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 123
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 125

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 28 30 29 28 29 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 28 370
Ezzard Charles 29 27 28 29 28 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 29 374


Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.43 4.36
Hooks / Round 4.21 3.00
Crosses / Round 4.64 4.86
Combinations / Round 4.36 3.57
Uppercuts / Round 5.93 3.93


Punches Landed / Round 24.57 19.71
Punches Missed / Round 12.43 71.64


Punching Accuracy 66.4% 21.6%


Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

[p4p1]

Inb4 homo Henry complains calling foul play

[BoxBuzz]

Honestly If HH had managed his fighter and allowed Ezz to take a tune up....it would likely have changed the odds. IMHO.

The game is about luck...but good management seriously does help at times. The software does factor an "aging" and some ebb and flow to fighters who pace themselves. There are a lot of random aspects as well. Both Gibbons and Ezz have had a remarkable run of luck. The odds are slightly with Ezz for the most part, and I believe their 1 to 1 record is a statistical tie at 1-1-1.