Opening Bout
Harold Johnson vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Torben Hansen (Denmark), Manuel Arroyo (Colombia) and Aneeka Williams (Australia), 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: Harold Johnson - Record: 13-6-5 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 9-7-5 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:13 Johnson scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:13 Muhammad looks shaken! 4:0
0:25 Johnson lands a jab to Muhammad's midsection 6:0
0:45 Johnson works his way in and leans on Muhammad... 6:0
0:54 Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to get free... Here comes Cotton to break them up... 6:0
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 6:0
01:06 Johnson doesn't connect with the jab. 6:0
01:18 Matthew Saad Muhammad lands a solid uppercut! 6:4
01:18 Johnson was stunned by that blow! 6:4
01:35 Johnson lands consecutive blows to Muhammad's midsection. 8:4
01:49 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Muhammad has a vice-like grip on Johnson. 8:4
01:53 Referee Cotton separates the two... 8:4
02:03 Johnson and Muhammad are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:4
02:12 Cotton separates the two... 8:4
02:19 Johnson doubles up to the body, though Muhammad seems unfazed. 10:4
02:32 Johnson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Muhammad. 12:4
02:41 Johnson doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:54 Muhammad unleashes a fusilade of punches to Johnson's head. 12:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 12:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:20 Muhammad is holding on to Johnson. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:32 Cotton moves them apart. 0:0
0:42 Johnson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Muhammad flush! 4:0
0:42 Muhammad looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:55 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:13 Harold Johnson is clinching... Matthew Saad Muhammad is trying to free his gloves... They are under Johnson's arms... 4:0
01:22 Cotton moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:27 Johnson's jab connects to Matthew Saad Muhammad's head 6:0
01:40 Johnson lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Muhammad's defense. 9:0
01:57 Johnson lands two hard body shots that made Muhammad grunt. 12:0
02:06 Matthew Saad Muhammad lets a quick hook go, catching Johnson moving in. 12:2
02:15 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 12:2
02:18 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 14:2
02:28 Harold Johnson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 16:2
02:39 Johnson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 18:2
03:00 Watch Harold Johnson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Muhammad off balance. 18:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Johnson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Johnson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:22 Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:25 * That was a blatant low blow by Johnson and Cotton has stopped the action to scold him 4:0
0:54 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:56 Johnson snakes the jab through Muhammad's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
01:13 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 6:0
01:16 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:0
01:29 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 8:0
01:40 Johnson continues to pop the jab 10:0
02:00 Muhammad misses with that punch. 10:0
02:07 The fighters are tangled up inside. Harold Johnson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 12:0
02:21 Johnson is off target with that jab. 12:0
02:28 Johnson takes a hard combination from Muhammad 12:4
02:28 Johnson looks stunned! 12:4
02:38 Johnson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:4
02:52 Matthew Saad Muhammad takes a heavy hook downstairs. 19:4
02:52 Muhammad is clutching his side! 19:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 19:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 The fighters are tied up. Johnson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:24 Johnson shoves Matthew Saad Muhammad away. 0:0
0:24 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:33 Harold Johnson fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad's shoulder. 0:0
0:40 Muhammad connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:40 Johnson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:4
0:53 Harold Johnson scores with a quick one-two to Muhammad's midsection 2:4
01:09 Muhammad lands a devastating uppercut! 2:8
01:09 Johnson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:8
01:23 Matthew Saad Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
01:31 Johnson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 2:8
01:38 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
01:46 Muhammad hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 2:8
01:54 Muhammad swings...and misses. 2:8
01:56 Johnson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Muhammad with an uppercut. 4:8
02:09 Both fighters let their hands go with Johnson coming out on top in that melee. 7:10
02:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:10
02:30 Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:10
02:37 Johnson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 9:10
02:50 Muhammad just comes up short with the hook. 9:10
02:53 Johnson goes to the body landing an uppercut. 11:10
03:00 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harold Johnson blocks it. 11:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Harold Johnson and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:21 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:23 Johnson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Muhammad's jaw. 2:0
0:28 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:43 Johnson lands a hard uppercut! 6:0
0:43 That blast sent Muhammad reeling into the ropes! 6:0
0:56 Johnson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:24 Muhammad will tie a guy up if he has to. 8:0
01:28 Cotton has to break the clinch. 8:0
01:33 Muhammad is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Johnson's jaw. 8:3
01:42 Johnson gets inside and fires a hook to Muhammad's body. 10:3
01:56 Harold Johnson just comes up short with the jab. 10:3
02:03 Muhammad really buried that punch into Johnson's ribs. 10:7
02:03 Johnson is reeling.. 10:7
02:15 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:7
02:25 Muhammad finds a home for his jab, keeping Johnson at bay. 10:9
02:41 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Harold Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:9
02:53 Matthew Saad Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 10:9
02:56 Johnson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Muhammad 12:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:20 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:31 Muhammad landed a sharp combination that rocked Johnson back on his heels! 0:4
0:31 What a beautiful combination! Johnson might not survive this... 0:4
0:48 Johnson traps Muhammad's gloves under his arms, forcing Cotton to break them up. 0:4
0:57 * The referee is cautioning Johnson about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 0:4
01:10 Muhammad quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:21 There's a hard shot off the top of Johnson's head! 0:8
01:21 Johnson appears to be stunned! 0:8
01:34 Johnson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:12
01:34 Johnson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:12
02:11 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Muhammad with his hands by his sides. 0:12
02:21 Johnson tries to muscle inside but Muhammad clinches him. 0:12
02:33 Cotton is shouting at Muhammad to break! 0:12
02:39 Muhammad lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:14
02:59 Johnson slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
03:00 Johnson is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:14
03:00 The bell stops the action as Johnson and Muhammad go back to their corners. 0:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:18 Muhammad is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:23 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:25 Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Muhammad. 4:0
0:39 Johnson bounces off the ropes, challenging Muhammad to come get him. 4:0
0:50 * Muhammad is complaining and Cotton agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Johnson. 6:0
01:12 Muhammad has Johnson trapped! 6:0
01:16 Muhammad's misses as Harold Johnson backpedals away. 6:0
01:24 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:0
01:28 The action is back at ring center. 6:0
01:32 Johnson's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:0
01:48 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
02:09 Muhammad voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
02:14 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Muhammad lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Harold Johnson. 6:2
02:27 Muhammad rips a hook to the body. 6:4
02:41 Muhammad lands a crushing cross! 6:8
02:41 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 6:8
02:54 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 6:8
02:58 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli not only gave Muhammad encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Johnson. Now it's up to Muhammad to implement it. 0:0
0:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:13 Muhammad lands a wicked cross! 0:5
0:13 Johnson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:5
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:5
0:23 Johnson has Muhammad cornered! 0:5
0:28 Johnson grabs Muhammad again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:5
0:32 Cotton breaks them up... 0:5
0:37 Muhammad has Johnson blocked in! 0:5
0:41 Muhammad lands a crushing uppercut! 0:9
0:41 Johnson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:9
01:03 * A solid combination drops Harold Johnson on his back! 0:9
01:06 The count starts... 0:18
01:06 1... 0:18
01:07 2... 0:18
01:08 3... 0:18
01:09 4... 0:18
01:10 5... 0:18
01:11 Johnson is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 6 but he is badly hurt. 0:18
01:12 7... 0:18
01:13 8... 0:18
01:13 * Johnson is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:18
01:13 This bout will continue as Cotton signals to both men to fight. 0:18
01:13 Matthew Saad Muhammad has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:18
01:27 Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:18
01:33 Muhammad gets in a short cross to the body. 0:20
01:33 Matthew Saad Muhammad is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:20
01:46 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:20
01:57 Muhammad fires and misses. 0:20
02:04 Muhammad traps Johnson in the corner! 0:20
02:09 Muhammad fires and misses. 0:20
02:20 Muhammad misses wildly with the Hook. 0:20
02:26 Solid work to the body as Muhammad lands an uppercut. 0:23
02:26 There's time for Muhammad to finish Johnson if he can do it. 0:23
02:39 Matthew Saad Muhammad lands a strong uppercut! 0:27
02:39 Johnson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:27
02:48 Johnson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:29
02:53 * Thats it!! Cotton has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 8th is Muhammad!! 0:29
Fight Result
Let's go to Lupe Contreras for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:54 mark in Round 8 is...
Matthew Saad Muhammad!
Score Cards
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 67
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 66
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 66
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 67
Aneeka Williams Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 67
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 30 30 30 27 29 27 27 200
Matthew Saad Muhammad 27 27 27 30 28 30 30 199
Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.63 3.38
Hooks / Round 5.75 2.63
Crosses / Round 5.38 4.13
Combinations / Round 4.63 3.63
Uppercuts / Round 4.38 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 24.75 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 21.13 72.88
Punching Accuracy 54.0% 19.8%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 2
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 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 1 / 1 1 / 0
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LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
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Preliminary 1
Sam Langford vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Waldman (United States), Masakazu Uchida (Japan) and Omar Minton (Mexico), 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: Sam Langford - Record: 19-6-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 14-10-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Langford but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Sam Langford. 3:0
0:30 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 3:0
0:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:53 Langford just can't find the range with that uppercut. 3:0
01:04 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:0
01:12 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 3:0
01:20 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Langford locks up Jones Jr's arms. 3:0
01:29 Jones Jr tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 3:0
01:33 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
01:41 Langford does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jones Jr's punches in close. 3:0
01:48 Jones Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:0
01:48 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 7:0
02:09 Langford pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:0
02:14 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 7:0
02:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
02:30 Sam Langford fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
02:42 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
02:49 Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 11:0
02:49 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:0
02:58 Langford moves in and scores with a quick jab. 13:0
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Langford had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:23 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:44 Jones Jr drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:44 Langford is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:58 Jones Jr smothers Langford's attack as Langford tries to get off some shots inside. 4:4
01:00 Jones Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Langford. 4:6
01:21 Roy Jones Jr wraps his arms around Langford. 4:6
01:30 * Jones Jr is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:6
01:43 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
01:55 Jones Jr catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:10
01:55 Langford is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:10
02:11 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:10
02:20 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:10
02:28 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:10
02:30 Langford rips a hard jab to Jones Jr's body 7:10
02:44 OH! Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 7:14
02:44 Langford is reeling.. 7:14
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 7:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Don Turner was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr gets in a hook to the body of Langford. 0:2
0:23 Jones Jr lands a smashing cross! 0:6
0:23 Sam Langford is clutching his side! 0:6
0:39 Jones Jr winds up and lands a nasty hook to Langford's body. 0:9
0:48 Langford moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:9
01:04 Langford doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:9
01:16 Langford whiffs with the jab. 2:9
01:23 The two men close the distance between each other. Sam Langford throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Jones Jr clean and stops him in his tracks. 5:9
01:38 Langford lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 7:9
02:01 Langford works his way in and leans on Roy Jones Jr. 7:9
02:10 Langford lands a wicked hook! 11:9
02:10 That shot landed square and Jones Jr felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:9
02:24 Sam Langford connects with a violent hook! 15:9
02:24 Jones Jr looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 15:9
02:34 Langford connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 17:9
02:50 Langford takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 20:9
03:00 Langford goes straight at Roy Jones Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 20:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Sr. to step in and break it up. 22:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Langford gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:29 Don Turner is just telling Jones Jr the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:0
0:30 Langford drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:0
0:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:0
0:54 Langford finally lets go of Jones Jr. 5:0
0:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
01:02 Langford lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 7:0
01:14 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:22 Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:22 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
01:35 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Langford digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jones Jr. 14:0
02:05 Langford fires a left hand that Roy Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 14:0
02:12 Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Langford's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:5
02:12 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 14:5
02:21 Langford doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:29 Langford lands a strong hook! 18:5
02:29 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:5
02:33 It appears as if Jones Jr has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 18:5
02:43 Langford fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 18:5
02:55 Jones Jr grabs Langford's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Jones Jr to let go. 18:5
02:59 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 18:5
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whitey Bimstein seemed to pump up Jones Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Langford is trying to free his gloves from under Roy Jones Jr's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr and Langford each take a step back. 0:0
0:25 Langford lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:0
0:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:40 Langford works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 0:0
0:49 Langford uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 0:0
0:59 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Langford. 0:0
01:06 Langford lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
01:23 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:30 Langford scores with a winging right! Roy Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:0
01:30 Jones Jr was shaken by that blow! 7:0
01:44 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 7:0
01:55 Sam Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jones Jr back on his heels! 11:0
01:55 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:0
02:08 Circling left, Langford looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jones Jr. 11:0
02:17 Langford misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:0
02:23 Langford throws another good combination that temporarily slows Jones Jr. 13:0
02:23 Jones Jr has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Langford needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 13:0
02:28 The swelling is increasing around Jones Jr's right. 13:0
02:32 Langford lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 15:0
02:32 Langford senses he has Jones Jr in trouble and he is pouring it on! 15:0
02:45 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 15:0
02:52 Langford fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 18:0
02:52 Jones Jr is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Langford looks to end it! 18:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 18:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr leans on Langford and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:16 A flurry of blows from Langford lands to the body 2:2
0:30 Langford just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Roy Jones Jr with a sharp combination! 7:2
0:30 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 7:2
0:39 * Langford is told to quit holding and hitting by Caiz Sr.. 10:2
0:53 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Jones Jr. 10:2
0:57 Roy Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:2
01:06 Langford takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 10:6
01:06 That punch has Langford staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:6
01:15 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:6
01:22 Roy Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Langford's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:6
01:42 * Jones Jr goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Langford!! 10:6
01:45 Caiz Sr. points Langford to a neutral corner and begins the count over Jones Jr... 17:6
01:45 1... 17:6
01:46 2... 17:6
01:47 3... 17:6
01:48 4... 17:6
01:48 * Roy Jones Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 17:6
01:48 This bout will continue as Caiz Sr. signals to both men to fight. 17:6
01:48 Sam Langford won't want to let Jones Jr off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 17:6
02:01 Langford pins Jones Jr in the corner! 17:6
02:01 Langford flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 19:6
02:01 Langford's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Jones Jr on Queer Street. Now, can Langford finish him? 19:6
02:01 * And now Jones Jr is bleeding from that last punch! 20:6
02:01 * Roy Jones Jr's mouthpiece is crimson; his lip must be cut on the inside. 20:6
02:14 Langford shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 22:6
02:14 Jones Jr is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Langford just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 22:6
02:27 Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 22:6
02:38 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 26:6
02:38 What a devastating shot, Jones Jr looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 26:6
02:51 Langford just comes up short with the uppercut. 26:6
03:00 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 26:6
03:00 Langford is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 26:6
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 27:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Don Turner knows Jones Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jones Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Langford lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:09 That punch has reopened a cut on Jones Jr as once again you can see blood on the face of Jones Jr. 2:0
0:09 The cut on Jones Jr's lip has been reopened and there's blood streaming from it once more. 2:0
0:09 * The two fighters are circling one another. Langford looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Roy Jones Jr. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Roy Jones Jr and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Jones Jr's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 2:0
0:09 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Jones Jr's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Jones Jr and Langford await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 7. 2:0
0:13 Jones Jr looks exhausted but Langford still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:0
0:21 Roy Jones Jr rams the jab into the chest of Langford. He's making very effective use of that punch. 2:3
0:36 Langford misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:3
0:43 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 2:7
0:43 Langford in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:7
0:55 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:02 Langford slides into the corner... 2:7
01:06 Jones Jr fires and misses. 2:7
01:08 Langford scores with the jab. 4:7
01:18 Langford scores with consecutive blows to the body of Jones Jr. 6:7
01:22 The swelling under Jones Jr's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:7
01:38 Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 6:7
01:40 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Sam Langford's midsection 6:9
01:45 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 6:9
01:52 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 6:9
01:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Jones Jr! 6:13
01:56 Langford was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:13
02:06 Langford bangs a right cross off the face of Jones Jr. 8:13
02:19 Langford ties up Jones Jr... 8:13
02:24 The Referee breaks it up... 8:13
02:29 Langford scores with a stunning hook to the head. 11:13
02:38 Langford feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 13:13
02:56 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 18:13
02:56 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 18:13
03:00 The swelling around Jones Jr's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 18:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr's corner has done a great job on the cut at the lip. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Langford throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:27 Langford lands a hard cross! 7:0
0:27 Jones Jr appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
0:31 Roy Jones Jr's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
0:35 Jones Jr retreats into the right corner. 7:0
0:44 * Jones Jr is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 7:0
0:46 Caiz Sr. starts the count... 16:0
0:46 1... 16:0
0:47 2... 16:0
0:48 3... 16:0
0:49 4... 16:0
0:50 5... 16:0
0:51 6... 16:0
0:52 7... 16:0
0:53 The count is at 8 as Jones Jr struggles to his knees. 16:0
0:53 * Jones Jr finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 16:0
0:53 The fight will go on as Caiz Sr. deems Jones Jr is fit to conitnue. 16:0
0:53 Langford wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Jones Jr away! 16:0
01:02 Jones Jr moves into the near corner. 16:0
01:06 Langford forces his way inside. 16:0
01:15 Sam Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 20:0
01:15 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 20:0
01:28 Sam Langford moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jones Jr. 20:0
01:33 Langford's jab is fast and accurate. 22:0
01:33 Langford knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 22:0
01:37 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Jones Jr shows Caiz Sr. that he's got something left. 22:0
01:37 Jones Jr seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 22:0
01:41 Langford has Jones Jr trapped! 22:0
01:41 Langford gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Jones Jr. His corner has been screaming for that. 25:0
01:41 Jones Jr is badly stunned and Langford will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 25:0
01:55 Langford tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Roy Jones Jr blocks it. 25:0
02:01 Langford has Jones Jr trapped in the right neutral corner... 25:0
02:05 Langford pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 28:0
02:09 * This should be stopped now, before Jones Jr get's hurt! Caiz Sr. leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Langford wins on a TKO in Round 8. 28:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:10 mark in Round 8 is...
Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 207
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 27 27 27 24 27 189
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 6.25 1.50
Hooks / Round 8.50 3.13
Crosses / Round 6.63 1.63
Combinations / Round 6.88 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.25 1.88
Punches Landed / Round 34.50 11.13
Punches Missed / Round 64.00 32.75
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 25.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Sam Langford vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Waldman (United States), Masakazu Uchida (Japan) and Omar Minton (Mexico), 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: Sam Langford - Record: 19-6-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 14-10-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Langford but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Sam Langford. 3:0
0:30 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 3:0
0:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:53 Langford just can't find the range with that uppercut. 3:0
01:04 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:0
01:12 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 3:0
01:20 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Langford locks up Jones Jr's arms. 3:0
01:29 Jones Jr tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 3:0
01:33 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
01:41 Langford does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jones Jr's punches in close. 3:0
01:48 Jones Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:0
01:48 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 7:0
02:09 Langford pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:0
02:14 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 7:0
02:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
02:30 Sam Langford fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
02:42 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
02:49 Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 11:0
02:49 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:0
02:58 Langford moves in and scores with a quick jab. 13:0
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Langford had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:23 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:44 Jones Jr drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:44 Langford is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:58 Jones Jr smothers Langford's attack as Langford tries to get off some shots inside. 4:4
01:00 Jones Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Langford. 4:6
01:21 Roy Jones Jr wraps his arms around Langford. 4:6
01:30 * Jones Jr is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:6
01:43 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
01:55 Jones Jr catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:10
01:55 Langford is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:10
02:11 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:10
02:20 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:10
02:28 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:10
02:30 Langford rips a hard jab to Jones Jr's body 7:10
02:44 OH! Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 7:14
02:44 Langford is reeling.. 7:14
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 7:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Don Turner was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr gets in a hook to the body of Langford. 0:2
0:23 Jones Jr lands a smashing cross! 0:6
0:23 Sam Langford is clutching his side! 0:6
0:39 Jones Jr winds up and lands a nasty hook to Langford's body. 0:9
0:48 Langford moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:9
01:04 Langford doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:9
01:16 Langford whiffs with the jab. 2:9
01:23 The two men close the distance between each other. Sam Langford throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Jones Jr clean and stops him in his tracks. 5:9
01:38 Langford lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 7:9
02:01 Langford works his way in and leans on Roy Jones Jr. 7:9
02:10 Langford lands a wicked hook! 11:9
02:10 That shot landed square and Jones Jr felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:9
02:24 Sam Langford connects with a violent hook! 15:9
02:24 Jones Jr looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 15:9
02:34 Langford connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 17:9
02:50 Langford takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 20:9
03:00 Langford goes straight at Roy Jones Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 20:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Sr. to step in and break it up. 22:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Langford gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:29 Don Turner is just telling Jones Jr the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:0
0:30 Langford drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:0
0:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:0
0:54 Langford finally lets go of Jones Jr. 5:0
0:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
01:02 Langford lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 7:0
01:14 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:22 Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:22 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
01:35 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Langford digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jones Jr. 14:0
02:05 Langford fires a left hand that Roy Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 14:0
02:12 Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Langford's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:5
02:12 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 14:5
02:21 Langford doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:29 Langford lands a strong hook! 18:5
02:29 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:5
02:33 It appears as if Jones Jr has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 18:5
02:43 Langford fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 18:5
02:55 Jones Jr grabs Langford's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Jones Jr to let go. 18:5
02:59 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 18:5
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whitey Bimstein seemed to pump up Jones Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Langford is trying to free his gloves from under Roy Jones Jr's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr and Langford each take a step back. 0:0
0:25 Langford lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:0
0:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:40 Langford works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 0:0
0:49 Langford uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 0:0
0:59 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Langford. 0:0
01:06 Langford lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
01:23 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:30 Langford scores with a winging right! Roy Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:0
01:30 Jones Jr was shaken by that blow! 7:0
01:44 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 7:0
01:55 Sam Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jones Jr back on his heels! 11:0
01:55 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:0
02:08 Circling left, Langford looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jones Jr. 11:0
02:17 Langford misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:0
02:23 Langford throws another good combination that temporarily slows Jones Jr. 13:0
02:23 Jones Jr has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Langford needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 13:0
02:28 The swelling is increasing around Jones Jr's right. 13:0
02:32 Langford lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 15:0
02:32 Langford senses he has Jones Jr in trouble and he is pouring it on! 15:0
02:45 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 15:0
02:52 Langford fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 18:0
02:52 Jones Jr is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Langford looks to end it! 18:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 18:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr leans on Langford and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:16 A flurry of blows from Langford lands to the body 2:2
0:30 Langford just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Roy Jones Jr with a sharp combination! 7:2
0:30 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 7:2
0:39 * Langford is told to quit holding and hitting by Caiz Sr.. 10:2
0:53 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Jones Jr. 10:2
0:57 Roy Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:2
01:06 Langford takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 10:6
01:06 That punch has Langford staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:6
01:15 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:6
01:22 Roy Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Langford's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:6
01:42 * Jones Jr goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Langford!! 10:6
01:45 Caiz Sr. points Langford to a neutral corner and begins the count over Jones Jr... 17:6
01:45 1... 17:6
01:46 2... 17:6
01:47 3... 17:6
01:48 4... 17:6
01:48 * Roy Jones Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 17:6
01:48 This bout will continue as Caiz Sr. signals to both men to fight. 17:6
01:48 Sam Langford won't want to let Jones Jr off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 17:6
02:01 Langford pins Jones Jr in the corner! 17:6
02:01 Langford flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 19:6
02:01 Langford's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Jones Jr on Queer Street. Now, can Langford finish him? 19:6
02:01 * And now Jones Jr is bleeding from that last punch! 20:6
02:01 * Roy Jones Jr's mouthpiece is crimson; his lip must be cut on the inside. 20:6
02:14 Langford shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 22:6
02:14 Jones Jr is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Langford just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 22:6
02:27 Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 22:6
02:38 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 26:6
02:38 What a devastating shot, Jones Jr looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 26:6
02:51 Langford just comes up short with the uppercut. 26:6
03:00 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 26:6
03:00 Langford is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 26:6
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 27:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Don Turner knows Jones Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jones Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Langford lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:09 That punch has reopened a cut on Jones Jr as once again you can see blood on the face of Jones Jr. 2:0
0:09 The cut on Jones Jr's lip has been reopened and there's blood streaming from it once more. 2:0
0:09 * The two fighters are circling one another. Langford looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Roy Jones Jr. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Roy Jones Jr and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Jones Jr's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 2:0
0:09 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Jones Jr's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Jones Jr and Langford await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 7. 2:0
0:13 Jones Jr looks exhausted but Langford still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:0
0:21 Roy Jones Jr rams the jab into the chest of Langford. He's making very effective use of that punch. 2:3
0:36 Langford misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:3
0:43 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 2:7
0:43 Langford in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:7
0:55 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:02 Langford slides into the corner... 2:7
01:06 Jones Jr fires and misses. 2:7
01:08 Langford scores with the jab. 4:7
01:18 Langford scores with consecutive blows to the body of Jones Jr. 6:7
01:22 The swelling under Jones Jr's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:7
01:38 Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 6:7
01:40 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Sam Langford's midsection 6:9
01:45 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 6:9
01:52 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 6:9
01:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Jones Jr! 6:13
01:56 Langford was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:13
02:06 Langford bangs a right cross off the face of Jones Jr. 8:13
02:19 Langford ties up Jones Jr... 8:13
02:24 The Referee breaks it up... 8:13
02:29 Langford scores with a stunning hook to the head. 11:13
02:38 Langford feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 13:13
02:56 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 18:13
02:56 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 18:13
03:00 The swelling around Jones Jr's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 18:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr's corner has done a great job on the cut at the lip. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Langford throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:27 Langford lands a hard cross! 7:0
0:27 Jones Jr appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
0:31 Roy Jones Jr's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
0:35 Jones Jr retreats into the right corner. 7:0
0:44 * Jones Jr is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 7:0
0:46 Caiz Sr. starts the count... 16:0
0:46 1... 16:0
0:47 2... 16:0
0:48 3... 16:0
0:49 4... 16:0
0:50 5... 16:0
0:51 6... 16:0
0:52 7... 16:0
0:53 The count is at 8 as Jones Jr struggles to his knees. 16:0
0:53 * Jones Jr finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 16:0
0:53 The fight will go on as Caiz Sr. deems Jones Jr is fit to conitnue. 16:0
0:53 Langford wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Jones Jr away! 16:0
01:02 Jones Jr moves into the near corner. 16:0
01:06 Langford forces his way inside. 16:0
01:15 Sam Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 20:0
01:15 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 20:0
01:28 Sam Langford moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jones Jr. 20:0
01:33 Langford's jab is fast and accurate. 22:0
01:33 Langford knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 22:0
01:37 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Jones Jr shows Caiz Sr. that he's got something left. 22:0
01:37 Jones Jr seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 22:0
01:41 Langford has Jones Jr trapped! 22:0
01:41 Langford gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Jones Jr. His corner has been screaming for that. 25:0
01:41 Jones Jr is badly stunned and Langford will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 25:0
01:55 Langford tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Roy Jones Jr blocks it. 25:0
02:01 Langford has Jones Jr trapped in the right neutral corner... 25:0
02:05 Langford pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 28:0
02:09 * This should be stopped now, before Jones Jr get's hurt! Caiz Sr. leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Langford wins on a TKO in Round 8. 28:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:10 mark in Round 8 is...
Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 63
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sam Langford 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 207
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 27 27 27 24 27 189
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 6.25 1.50
Hooks / Round 8.50 3.13
Crosses / Round 6.63 1.63
Combinations / Round 6.88 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.25 1.88
Punches Landed / Round 34.50 11.13
Punches Missed / Round 64.00 32.75
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 25.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
Preliminary 2
Stanley Ketchel vs Floyd Patterson
Fight info: Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), Dave Parris (England) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 12-6-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 17-7-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:16 Ketchel is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:30 Patterson can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:32 Ketchel shoots the jab into the chest of Patterson. 2:4
0:46 Floyd Patterson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
0:55 Ketchel tries to drop the right hand over the top but Patterson ducks under it. 2:4
0:58 Patterson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:6
01:12 Stanley Ketchel works free! He backs to ring center, with Patterson following. 2:6
01:20 Patterson traps Ketchel in the corner! 2:6
01:20 Patterson scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Ketchel. 2:9
01:29 Stanley Ketchel's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:9
01:43 Ketchel misses wildly with the hook. 4:9
01:55 Patterson has Ketchel blocked in! 4:9
01:59 Patterson pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 4:9
02:04 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 4:9
02:08 Floyd Patterson steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:9
02:17 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 4:13
02:17 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 4:13
02:26 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:13
02:30 Ketchel said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:13
02:39 Hard to choose in that exchange as Stanley Ketchel and Patterson go blow for blow. 6:15
02:44 A small mouse has formed under Ketchel's right eye. 6:15
02:51 Patterson lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:17
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Stanley Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Patterson any room to breathe. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:19 Patterson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ketchel on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's right eye. 0:2
0:28 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:2
0:34 Floyd Patterson connects with a violent cross! 0:6
0:34 Ketchel is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
0:46 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 0:6
0:51 Floyd Patterson works his way in and leans on Ketchel... 0:6
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:6
01:00 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:08 Ketchel fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 0:6
01:10 Patterson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ketchel's jaw. 0:8
01:23 Patterson bangs home a hard cross. 0:11
01:28 The swelling is increasing around Stanley Ketchel's right. 0:11
01:41 Patterson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:11
01:50 Patterson comes in low. Ketchel puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks Ketchel's arm off Patterson's head. 0:11
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:11
02:00 Ketchel has Patterson pinned! 0:11
02:04 Ketchel plods forward. 0:11
02:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:11
02:14 Patterson throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 0:11
02:26 Patterson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:11
02:33 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 4:11
02:33 Patterson is reeling after that shot! 4:11
02:50 Patterson straightens Ketchel up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 4:14
02:59 Floyd Patterson backs into the left corner. 4:14
03:00 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:14
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ketchel's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 5:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Yoel Judah not only gave Patterson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Floyd Patterson to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Ketchel, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Patterson's midsection. 3:0
0:18 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 3:0
0:18 Patterson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 3:2
0:18 Ketchel reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 3:2
0:22 Ketchel's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 3:2
0:32 Ketchel landed a sharp combination that rocked Patterson back on his heels! 7:2
0:32 Patterson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 7:2
0:48 Ketchel has freed himself from Patterson. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
0:57 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Floyd Patterson. 7:2
01:09 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 7:2
01:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:2
01:22 Ketchel is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:2
01:36 Patterson and Ketchel are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:2
01:45 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 7:2
01:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:2
01:53 Patterson finds an opening in Ketchel's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 7:5
02:07 Ketchel delivers a solid cross to the body of Patterson. 10:5
02:27 Ketchel fires and misses. 10:5
02:34 Patterson is forced into his own corner... 10:5
02:34 The cross scores for Ketchel. He needs to throw that punch more often. 12:5
02:44 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Floyd Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:5
02:48 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:5
02:53 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:5
02:55 Patterson stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 12:7
03:00 Patterson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 12:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 13:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Yoel Judah knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Patterson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ketchel. 0:0
0:17 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Ketchel eats a jab from Patterson 0:2
0:26 Look for Patterson to start to target Ketchel's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:38 Patterson scores with a quick hook to the head of Stanley Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:4
0:50 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Ketchel is holding Floyd Patterson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
01:04 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:4
01:17 Patterson really buried that punch into Ketchel's ribs. 0:8
01:17 Ketchel is reeling.. 0:8
01:26 Ketchel rocks Patterson with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:8
01:44 * Ketchel lands a perfect hook and Patterson slumps to the canvas! 3:8
01:46 Jen-Kin begins counting... 11:8
01:46 1... 11:8
01:47 2... 11:8
01:48 Patterson makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 11:8
01:49 4... 11:8
01:50 5... 11:8
01:51 6... 11:8
01:52 7... 11:8
01:52 * Patterson is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 11:8
01:52 Jen-Kin is allowing the fight to continue. Patterson looks real shaken to us, however. 11:8
01:52 Patterson is dazed as Ketchel looks to put him away! 11:8
02:05 Ketchel looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Patterson. 11:8
02:14 Ketchel fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:8
02:21 Some good body work by Ketchel but not much on those punches. 13:8
02:21 Ketchel wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 13:8
02:30 Ketchel pins Floyd Patterson in the corner! 13:8
02:30 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ketchel digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 15:8
02:30 Patterson suddenly looks very vulnerable. Ketchel can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 15:8
02:39 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 15:8
02:47 There's a wicked right by Ketchel. He had some steam on that punch. 18:8
02:47 Ketchel is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Patterson's condition and end the fight! 18:8
03:00 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 18:8
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 19:7
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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Patterson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:11 Patterson looks shaken! 4:0
0:20 Patterson got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 4:0
0:21 Ketchel has Patterson trapped! 4:0
0:26 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 4:0
0:30 Patterson moves into the lower right corner. 4:0
0:35 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:42 There's a straight right by Floyd Patterson! 4:4
0:42 Ketchel is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:46 Ketchel's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:4
0:51 Patterson has Ketchel cornered! 4:4
0:56 Floyd Patterson lands a hard hook! 4:8
0:56 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 4:8
01:13 The quickness and footwork of Patterson is definitely keeping Ketchel off balance. 4:8
01:18 Patterson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 4:11
01:23 The swelling around Ketchel's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:11
01:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:11
01:30 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:11
01:33 Floyd Patterson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ketchel with an uppercut. 4:13
01:45 Ketchel is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Patterson's jaw. 7:13
01:50 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 7:13
01:54 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:13
01:54 Ketchel scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:13
02:08 Ketchel misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:13
02:11 Patterson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 9:15
02:20 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 12:15
02:29 Ketchel pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:15
02:38 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 14:15
02:41 Patterson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:17
02:55 Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:21
02:55 Ketchel is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:21
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ketchel is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:21
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jen-Kin to step in and break it up. 16:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ketchel and Patterson leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 That was smooth combination from Patterson as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:3
0:11 The swelling under Ketchel's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:3
0:15 Danny Smith was screaming at Ketchel between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:3
0:16 Patterson connects with an uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 0:5
0:29 Patterson traps Ketchel in the corner! 0:5
0:29 Floyd Patterson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:7
0:41 Ketchel glances a hook off Patterson's side. 2:7
0:55 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
0:57 Patterson lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:9
01:01 Ketchel's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:9
01:11 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Floyd Patterson. 2:9
01:13 Patterson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Ketchel. 2:12
01:25 Patterson lands a stinging jab. 2:14
01:39 Ketchel swings...and misses. 2:14
01:41 * Patterson continues to hammer away as he holds Ketchel and Jen-Kin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:17
01:55 Stanley Ketchel is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:17
02:04 Patterson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ketchel. 2:19
02:16 Floyd Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:19
02:21 Patterson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 2:19
02:29 Patterson ties up Ketchel. 2:19
02:33 Jen-Kin is shouting at Patterson to break! 2:19
02:41 Ketchel plants a vicious hook under Patterson's rib cage. 5:19
02:52 Patterson scores with a quick one-two to Ketchel's midsection 5:21
03:00 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 5:21
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ketchel and Patterson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel grabs Patterson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force Ketchel to let go. 0:0
0:22 Floyd Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 0:0
0:22 Ketchel looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:31 There's a hard shot off the top of Patterson's head! 4:0
0:31 And Patterson's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:52 Ketchel is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:0
0:56 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 4:0
01:05 Ketchel feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:0
01:23 Ketchel grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:0
01:27 Jen-Kin separates them. 6:0
01:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:0
01:39 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
01:47 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:0
01:51 Ketchel ties up Patterson... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 6:0
01:56 * Patterson is leaning on the back of Ketchel's neck and Jen-Kin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
02:11 Ketchel slides into the corner... 6:0
02:11 The fighters are throwing punches but Patterson is being much more effective in this battle. 8:3
02:16 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:3
02:25 The fighters are tied up. Ketchel tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:3
02:37 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 8:3
02:49 Patterson traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms, forcing Jen-Kin to break them up. 8:3
02:53 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 8:3
02:58 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 8:3
03:00 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:3
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:3
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel pummels Patterson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Patterson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:23 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 4:0
0:28 Patterson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ketchel's defense. 4:0
0:37 Patterson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ketchel blocks it. 4:0
0:48 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Ketchel ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:59 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:04 Patterson picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 4:0
01:06 Patterson finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 4:2
01:23 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 4:2
01:27 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 4:2
01:35 Ketchel retreats into the right corner. 4:2
01:40 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Patterson fails to score inside. 4:2
01:52 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Patterson holds him around his waist. 4:2
02:04 Patterson uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 4:2
02:08 Patterson throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:4
02:13 The swelling under Ketchel's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:4
02:18 Stanley Ketchel pins Patterson in the corner! 4:4
02:23 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:4
02:35 Patterson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:45 Ketchel wraps up Patterson. 4:4
02:49 Floyd Patterson pushes Ketchel away. 4:4
02:54 Patterson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
03:00 Apparently Ketchel feels it's a good strategy to hug Patterson and force Jen-Kin to come separate them. 4:6
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 4:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 3:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Patterson lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:14 That's the punch Patterson hoped to land! Ketchel looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:23 Ketchel received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:28 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Patterson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:35 Floyd Patterson has Ketchel trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
0:35 Ketchel eats a short cross from Floyd Patterson amd backs away. 0:6
0:52 Ketchel traps Floyd Patterson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:6
01:01 Now they break clean. 0:6
01:06 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:6
01:10 Ketchel's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:6
01:14 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:18 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 4:6
01:18 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:6
01:32 Patterson picks off the cross by Stanley Ketchel. 4:6
01:34 Patterson sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Ketchel. 4:9
01:39 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:9
01:48 Ketchel doesn't connect with the cross. 4:9
01:51 Patterson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:11
02:08 Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Patterson back into the corner. 4:11
02:13 Ketchel has Floyd Patterson blocked in! 4:11
02:18 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 4:11
02:20 Patterson does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 4:14
02:34 Patterson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ketchel with his hands by his sides. 4:14
02:39 Patterson has Ketchel pinned! 4:14
02:39 Patterson launches a strong uppercut that connects to Ketchel's jaw. 4:17
02:43 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ketchel's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:17
02:51 Patterson moves into the upper corner. 4:17
02:55 Patterson is challenging Ketchel to fight him and quit clinching. 4:17
03:00 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:17
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:17
03:00 The bell stops the action as Ketchel and Patterson go back to their corners. 3:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Patterson. 0:0
0:22 Stanley Ketchel is holding... 0:0
0:27 Ketchel and Patterson each take a step back. 0:0
0:38 Stanley Ketchel grabs Patterson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:43 Ketchel shoves Patterson away. 0:0
0:53 Patterson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
01:05 Ketchel has Patterson trapped! 0:2
01:09 Patterson does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:2
01:19 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:4
01:23 Ketchel's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
01:36 The action is at ring center. 2:4
01:41 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Patterson has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 2:4
01:45 Ketchel works his way free! 2:4
01:50 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:01 Stanley Ketchel is clinching... Floyd Patterson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ketchel's arms... 2:4
02:06 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 2:4
02:10 Ketchel lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:4
02:34 * Ketchel is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:4
02:37 Jen-Kin moves into position over Ketchel and begins the count 4:12
02:37 1... 4:12
02:38 2... 4:12
02:39 3... 4:12
02:40 4... 4:12
02:41 5... 4:12
02:42 6... 4:12
02:43 7... 4:12
02:43 * Ketchel manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 4:12
02:43 Jen-Kin waves the two fighters together. 4:12
02:43 Patterson is raining blows down on Ketchel, who is obviously hurt. Floyd Patterson wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 4:12
03:00 * A hard cross from Patterson and Ketchel is down!! 4:12
03:00 Patterson is ushered to a neutral corner by Jen-Kin and the count begins.. 4:20
03:00 1... 4:20
03:00 * Ketchel is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 4:20
03:00 Jen-Kin looks into Ketchel eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 4:20
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 4:20
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 4:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Yoel Judah was really animated in Patterson's corner and Patterson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:16 Ketchel finally lets go of Patterson. 0:0
0:25 Ketchel just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:27 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Floyd Patterson can land a solid one. 0:2
0:44 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 0:2
0:59 Considering the clinch Ketchel has on Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 0:2
01:03 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 0:2
01:08 Stanley Ketchel drives a brutal left hook home just above Patterson's trunks. 3:2
01:22 Patterson smothers Ketchel's attack as Stanley Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 3:2
01:24 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Patterson lands the right hand. 3:4
01:40 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 3:4
01:51 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
01:54 Not much steam behind Patterson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 3:6
01:58 Ketchel is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:6
02:07 Patterson scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 3:9
02:12 Ketchel's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:9
02:23 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:9
02:30 Stanley Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:9
02:46 Ketchel is off target with that uppercut. 3:9
03:00 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 3:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 3:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Patterson was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:29 Ketchel clinches... Patterson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:34 Ketchel pushes Patterson away. 4:0
0:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:47 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:02 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
01:04 Patterson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
01:21 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 4:2
01:34 Patterson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:4
01:48 Ketchel looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:4
01:50 Floyd Patterson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:6
02:03 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:11 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 4:6
02:23 Patterson looks for a breather; he grabs Ketchel and holds on. Stanley Ketchel pushes Patterson off and looks for an opening. 4:6
02:28 Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:6
02:33 Floyd Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
02:38 Stanley Ketchel wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
02:40 Patterson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:8
02:53 Ketchel bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 7:8
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:8
03:00 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 7:8
03:00 Floyd Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:8
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 6:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hector Primerano, Argentina scores the bout 117 to 108
Dave Parris, England scores the bout 116 to 109
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 115 to 110
And your winner by unanimous decision Floyd Patterson!!!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 9 108
Floyd Patterson 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 117
Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 9 109
Floyd Patterson 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 7 9 9 110
Floyd Patterson 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 28 28 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 21 27 27 327
Floyd Patterson 29 29 27 24 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 348
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 1.75 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.75 4.83
Crosses / Round 4.00 5.08
Combinations / Round 2.42 7.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 4.83
Punches Landed / Round 15.50 27.50
Punches Missed / Round 79.92 17.33
Punching Accuracy 16.2% 61.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 4 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Stanley Ketchel vs Floyd Patterson
Fight info: Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), Dave Parris (England) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 12-6-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 17-7-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:16 Ketchel is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:30 Patterson can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:32 Ketchel shoots the jab into the chest of Patterson. 2:4
0:46 Floyd Patterson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
0:55 Ketchel tries to drop the right hand over the top but Patterson ducks under it. 2:4
0:58 Patterson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:6
01:12 Stanley Ketchel works free! He backs to ring center, with Patterson following. 2:6
01:20 Patterson traps Ketchel in the corner! 2:6
01:20 Patterson scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Ketchel. 2:9
01:29 Stanley Ketchel's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:9
01:43 Ketchel misses wildly with the hook. 4:9
01:55 Patterson has Ketchel blocked in! 4:9
01:59 Patterson pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 4:9
02:04 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 4:9
02:08 Floyd Patterson steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:9
02:17 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 4:13
02:17 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 4:13
02:26 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:13
02:30 Ketchel said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:13
02:39 Hard to choose in that exchange as Stanley Ketchel and Patterson go blow for blow. 6:15
02:44 A small mouse has formed under Ketchel's right eye. 6:15
02:51 Patterson lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:17
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Stanley Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Patterson any room to breathe. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:19 Patterson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ketchel on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's right eye. 0:2
0:28 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:2
0:34 Floyd Patterson connects with a violent cross! 0:6
0:34 Ketchel is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
0:46 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 0:6
0:51 Floyd Patterson works his way in and leans on Ketchel... 0:6
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:6
01:00 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:08 Ketchel fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 0:6
01:10 Patterson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ketchel's jaw. 0:8
01:23 Patterson bangs home a hard cross. 0:11
01:28 The swelling is increasing around Stanley Ketchel's right. 0:11
01:41 Patterson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:11
01:50 Patterson comes in low. Ketchel puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks Ketchel's arm off Patterson's head. 0:11
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:11
02:00 Ketchel has Patterson pinned! 0:11
02:04 Ketchel plods forward. 0:11
02:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:11
02:14 Patterson throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 0:11
02:26 Patterson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:11
02:33 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 4:11
02:33 Patterson is reeling after that shot! 4:11
02:50 Patterson straightens Ketchel up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 4:14
02:59 Floyd Patterson backs into the left corner. 4:14
03:00 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:14
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ketchel's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 5:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Yoel Judah not only gave Patterson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Floyd Patterson to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Ketchel, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Patterson's midsection. 3:0
0:18 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 3:0
0:18 Patterson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 3:2
0:18 Ketchel reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 3:2
0:22 Ketchel's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 3:2
0:32 Ketchel landed a sharp combination that rocked Patterson back on his heels! 7:2
0:32 Patterson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 7:2
0:48 Ketchel has freed himself from Patterson. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
0:57 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Floyd Patterson. 7:2
01:09 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 7:2
01:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:2
01:22 Ketchel is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:2
01:36 Patterson and Ketchel are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:2
01:45 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 7:2
01:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:2
01:53 Patterson finds an opening in Ketchel's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 7:5
02:07 Ketchel delivers a solid cross to the body of Patterson. 10:5
02:27 Ketchel fires and misses. 10:5
02:34 Patterson is forced into his own corner... 10:5
02:34 The cross scores for Ketchel. He needs to throw that punch more often. 12:5
02:44 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Floyd Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:5
02:48 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:5
02:53 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:5
02:55 Patterson stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 12:7
03:00 Patterson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 12:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 13:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Yoel Judah knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Patterson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ketchel. 0:0
0:17 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Ketchel eats a jab from Patterson 0:2
0:26 Look for Patterson to start to target Ketchel's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:38 Patterson scores with a quick hook to the head of Stanley Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:4
0:50 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Ketchel is holding Floyd Patterson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
01:04 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:4
01:17 Patterson really buried that punch into Ketchel's ribs. 0:8
01:17 Ketchel is reeling.. 0:8
01:26 Ketchel rocks Patterson with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:8
01:44 * Ketchel lands a perfect hook and Patterson slumps to the canvas! 3:8
01:46 Jen-Kin begins counting... 11:8
01:46 1... 11:8
01:47 2... 11:8
01:48 Patterson makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 11:8
01:49 4... 11:8
01:50 5... 11:8
01:51 6... 11:8
01:52 7... 11:8
01:52 * Patterson is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 11:8
01:52 Jen-Kin is allowing the fight to continue. Patterson looks real shaken to us, however. 11:8
01:52 Patterson is dazed as Ketchel looks to put him away! 11:8
02:05 Ketchel looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Patterson. 11:8
02:14 Ketchel fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:8
02:21 Some good body work by Ketchel but not much on those punches. 13:8
02:21 Ketchel wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 13:8
02:30 Ketchel pins Floyd Patterson in the corner! 13:8
02:30 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ketchel digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 15:8
02:30 Patterson suddenly looks very vulnerable. Ketchel can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 15:8
02:39 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 15:8
02:47 There's a wicked right by Ketchel. He had some steam on that punch. 18:8
02:47 Ketchel is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Patterson's condition and end the fight! 18:8
03:00 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 18:8
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 19:7
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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Patterson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:11 Patterson looks shaken! 4:0
0:20 Patterson got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 4:0
0:21 Ketchel has Patterson trapped! 4:0
0:26 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 4:0
0:30 Patterson moves into the lower right corner. 4:0
0:35 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:42 There's a straight right by Floyd Patterson! 4:4
0:42 Ketchel is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:46 Ketchel's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:4
0:51 Patterson has Ketchel cornered! 4:4
0:56 Floyd Patterson lands a hard hook! 4:8
0:56 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 4:8
01:13 The quickness and footwork of Patterson is definitely keeping Ketchel off balance. 4:8
01:18 Patterson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 4:11
01:23 The swelling around Ketchel's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:11
01:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:11
01:30 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:11
01:33 Floyd Patterson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ketchel with an uppercut. 4:13
01:45 Ketchel is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Patterson's jaw. 7:13
01:50 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 7:13
01:54 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:13
01:54 Ketchel scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:13
02:08 Ketchel misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:13
02:11 Patterson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 9:15
02:20 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 12:15
02:29 Ketchel pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:15
02:38 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 14:15
02:41 Patterson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:17
02:55 Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:21
02:55 Ketchel is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:21
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ketchel is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:21
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jen-Kin to step in and break it up. 16:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ketchel and Patterson leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 That was smooth combination from Patterson as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:3
0:11 The swelling under Ketchel's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:3
0:15 Danny Smith was screaming at Ketchel between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:3
0:16 Patterson connects with an uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 0:5
0:29 Patterson traps Ketchel in the corner! 0:5
0:29 Floyd Patterson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:7
0:41 Ketchel glances a hook off Patterson's side. 2:7
0:55 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
0:57 Patterson lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:9
01:01 Ketchel's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:9
01:11 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Floyd Patterson. 2:9
01:13 Patterson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Ketchel. 2:12
01:25 Patterson lands a stinging jab. 2:14
01:39 Ketchel swings...and misses. 2:14
01:41 * Patterson continues to hammer away as he holds Ketchel and Jen-Kin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:17
01:55 Stanley Ketchel is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:17
02:04 Patterson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ketchel. 2:19
02:16 Floyd Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:19
02:21 Patterson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 2:19
02:29 Patterson ties up Ketchel. 2:19
02:33 Jen-Kin is shouting at Patterson to break! 2:19
02:41 Ketchel plants a vicious hook under Patterson's rib cage. 5:19
02:52 Patterson scores with a quick one-two to Ketchel's midsection 5:21
03:00 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 5:21
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ketchel and Patterson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel grabs Patterson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force Ketchel to let go. 0:0
0:22 Floyd Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 0:0
0:22 Ketchel looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:31 There's a hard shot off the top of Patterson's head! 4:0
0:31 And Patterson's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:52 Ketchel is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:0
0:56 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 4:0
01:05 Ketchel feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:0
01:23 Ketchel grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:0
01:27 Jen-Kin separates them. 6:0
01:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:0
01:39 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
01:47 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:0
01:51 Ketchel ties up Patterson... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 6:0
01:56 * Patterson is leaning on the back of Ketchel's neck and Jen-Kin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
02:11 Ketchel slides into the corner... 6:0
02:11 The fighters are throwing punches but Patterson is being much more effective in this battle. 8:3
02:16 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:3
02:25 The fighters are tied up. Ketchel tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:3
02:37 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 8:3
02:49 Patterson traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms, forcing Jen-Kin to break them up. 8:3
02:53 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 8:3
02:58 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 8:3
03:00 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:3
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:3
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel pummels Patterson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Patterson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:23 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 4:0
0:28 Patterson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ketchel's defense. 4:0
0:37 Patterson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ketchel blocks it. 4:0
0:48 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Ketchel ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:59 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:04 Patterson picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 4:0
01:06 Patterson finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 4:2
01:23 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 4:2
01:27 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 4:2
01:35 Ketchel retreats into the right corner. 4:2
01:40 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Patterson fails to score inside. 4:2
01:52 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Patterson holds him around his waist. 4:2
02:04 Patterson uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 4:2
02:08 Patterson throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:4
02:13 The swelling under Ketchel's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:4
02:18 Stanley Ketchel pins Patterson in the corner! 4:4
02:23 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:4
02:35 Patterson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:45 Ketchel wraps up Patterson. 4:4
02:49 Floyd Patterson pushes Ketchel away. 4:4
02:54 Patterson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
03:00 Apparently Ketchel feels it's a good strategy to hug Patterson and force Jen-Kin to come separate them. 4:6
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 4:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 3:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Patterson lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:14 That's the punch Patterson hoped to land! Ketchel looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:23 Ketchel received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:28 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Patterson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:35 Floyd Patterson has Ketchel trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
0:35 Ketchel eats a short cross from Floyd Patterson amd backs away. 0:6
0:52 Ketchel traps Floyd Patterson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:6
01:01 Now they break clean. 0:6
01:06 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:6
01:10 Ketchel's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:6
01:14 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:18 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 4:6
01:18 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:6
01:32 Patterson picks off the cross by Stanley Ketchel. 4:6
01:34 Patterson sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Ketchel. 4:9
01:39 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:9
01:48 Ketchel doesn't connect with the cross. 4:9
01:51 Patterson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:11
02:08 Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Patterson back into the corner. 4:11
02:13 Ketchel has Floyd Patterson blocked in! 4:11
02:18 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 4:11
02:20 Patterson does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 4:14
02:34 Patterson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ketchel with his hands by his sides. 4:14
02:39 Patterson has Ketchel pinned! 4:14
02:39 Patterson launches a strong uppercut that connects to Ketchel's jaw. 4:17
02:43 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ketchel's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:17
02:51 Patterson moves into the upper corner. 4:17
02:55 Patterson is challenging Ketchel to fight him and quit clinching. 4:17
03:00 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:17
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:17
03:00 The bell stops the action as Ketchel and Patterson go back to their corners. 3:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Patterson. 0:0
0:22 Stanley Ketchel is holding... 0:0
0:27 Ketchel and Patterson each take a step back. 0:0
0:38 Stanley Ketchel grabs Patterson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:43 Ketchel shoves Patterson away. 0:0
0:53 Patterson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
01:05 Ketchel has Patterson trapped! 0:2
01:09 Patterson does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:2
01:19 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:4
01:23 Ketchel's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
01:36 The action is at ring center. 2:4
01:41 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Patterson has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 2:4
01:45 Ketchel works his way free! 2:4
01:50 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:01 Stanley Ketchel is clinching... Floyd Patterson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ketchel's arms... 2:4
02:06 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 2:4
02:10 Ketchel lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:4
02:34 * Ketchel is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:4
02:37 Jen-Kin moves into position over Ketchel and begins the count 4:12
02:37 1... 4:12
02:38 2... 4:12
02:39 3... 4:12
02:40 4... 4:12
02:41 5... 4:12
02:42 6... 4:12
02:43 7... 4:12
02:43 * Ketchel manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 4:12
02:43 Jen-Kin waves the two fighters together. 4:12
02:43 Patterson is raining blows down on Ketchel, who is obviously hurt. Floyd Patterson wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 4:12
03:00 * A hard cross from Patterson and Ketchel is down!! 4:12
03:00 Patterson is ushered to a neutral corner by Jen-Kin and the count begins.. 4:20
03:00 1... 4:20
03:00 * Ketchel is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 4:20
03:00 Jen-Kin looks into Ketchel eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 4:20
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 4:20
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 4:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Yoel Judah was really animated in Patterson's corner and Patterson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:16 Ketchel finally lets go of Patterson. 0:0
0:25 Ketchel just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:27 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Floyd Patterson can land a solid one. 0:2
0:44 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 0:2
0:59 Considering the clinch Ketchel has on Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 0:2
01:03 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 0:2
01:08 Stanley Ketchel drives a brutal left hook home just above Patterson's trunks. 3:2
01:22 Patterson smothers Ketchel's attack as Stanley Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 3:2
01:24 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Patterson lands the right hand. 3:4
01:40 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 3:4
01:51 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
01:54 Not much steam behind Patterson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 3:6
01:58 Ketchel is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:6
02:07 Patterson scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 3:9
02:12 Ketchel's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:9
02:23 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:9
02:30 Stanley Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:9
02:46 Ketchel is off target with that uppercut. 3:9
03:00 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 3:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 3:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Patterson was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:29 Ketchel clinches... Patterson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:34 Ketchel pushes Patterson away. 4:0
0:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:47 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:02 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
01:04 Patterson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
01:21 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 4:2
01:34 Patterson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:4
01:48 Ketchel looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:4
01:50 Floyd Patterson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:6
02:03 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:11 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 4:6
02:23 Patterson looks for a breather; he grabs Ketchel and holds on. Stanley Ketchel pushes Patterson off and looks for an opening. 4:6
02:28 Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:6
02:33 Floyd Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
02:38 Stanley Ketchel wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
02:40 Patterson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:8
02:53 Ketchel bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 7:8
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:8
03:00 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 7:8
03:00 Floyd Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:8
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 6:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hector Primerano, Argentina scores the bout 117 to 108
Dave Parris, England scores the bout 116 to 109
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 115 to 110
And your winner by unanimous decision Floyd Patterson!!!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 9 108
Floyd Patterson 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 117
Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 9 109
Floyd Patterson 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 7 9 9 110
Floyd Patterson 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 28 28 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 21 27 27 327
Floyd Patterson 29 29 27 24 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 348
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 1.75 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.75 4.83
Crosses / Round 4.00 5.08
Combinations / Round 2.42 7.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 4.83
Punches Landed / Round 15.50 27.50
Punches Missed / Round 79.92 17.33
Punching Accuracy 16.2% 61.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 4 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
Support Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Dovenbarger (United States), Clark Sammartino (United States) and John Poturaj (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: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 16-8-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 11-7-6 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 Foster looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 0:0
0:33 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:33 Foster suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:47 Foster lands a solid uppercut! 4:5
0:47 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 4:5
01:01 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Foster clinches him. 4:5
01:06 Champion moves them apart. 4:5
01:18 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:5
01:30 Foster throws a crushing right to Fitzsimmons's jaw! 4:9
01:30 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 4:9
01:48 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 4:9
01:59 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 4:9
02:08 Foster works his way free! 4:9
02:14 Foster throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:11
02:27 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:11
02:34 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:15
02:34 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 4:15
02:43 Bob Fitzsimmons doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:15
02:57 Foster can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 4:15
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Foster is motioning with his gloves for Fitzsimmons to bring it on, but Foster is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:25 Foster is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Foster's chin! 4:0
0:40 And Foster's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:08 Foster fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
01:24 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
01:26 There's some nice hand speed. Foster fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:4
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:55 Foster does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 4:4
01:57 Foster lands a big hook to the jaw of Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that shot. 4:7
01:57 * Foster's last punch snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:9
01:57 The gash is on the left eyelid of Fitzsimmons and it looks ugly. That's a real bad spot for a cut. 4:9
01:57 It's early in the fight and Fitzsimmons knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 4:9
01:57 * 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 Fitzsimmons's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Champion is escorting Fitzsimmons over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:9
01:57 * Well, after talking a long look at Fitzsimmons's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 2. 4:9
02:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:9
02:10 Not much steam behind Fitzsimmons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
02:23 Fitzsimmons smothers Bob Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:9
02:28 Champion has to break them apart. 6:9
02:32 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 8:9
02:53 Fitzsimmons lands a solid combination to the head of Bob Foster. 11:9
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Foster manages to avoid. 11:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 The cut on the left eyelid suffered by Fitzsimmons has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:15 Foster's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge cross from Bob Foster! 2:5
0:21 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fitzsimmons and he is stunned! 2:5
0:34 There's a right cross from Foster that lands flush. 2:8
0:47 Bob Foster moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:10
01:01 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:10
01:20 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 2:10
01:22 Foster ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:12
01:35 * Fitzsimmons is having a point deducted for hitting low. Champion is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Fitzsimmons and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:12
01:35 Fitzsimmons scores with a glancing cross. 4:12
01:50 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:17
01:50 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 4:17
02:04 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 4:17
02:11 Fitzsimmons lands a strong jab! 8:17
02:11 Bob Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:17
02:20 Fighters are exchanging blows! Bob Foster scored more on that exchange. 10:20
02:34 Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 14:20
02:34 Foster was shaken by those blows! 14:20
02:51 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 19:20
02:51 Foster staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:20
03:00 Foster moves to the center of the Ring taunting Fitzsimmons with his hands by his sides. 19:20
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Fitzsimmons and Foster really went at it. 19:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Foster fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:0
0:26 Foster drills the jab home and he's busting Fitzsimmons up with that punch. 2:3
0:35 Foster retreats into the near right corner. 2:3
0:39 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bob Foster back on his heels! 6:3
0:39 Foster appears shaken by that punch! 6:3
0:53 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 10:3
0:53 Foster was stunned by that blow! 10:3
01:09 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 14:3
01:09 That was a beautiful shot, Foster's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 14:3
01:18 A flurry of blows from Fitzsimmons lands to the body 16:3
01:27 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped in the near neutral corner... 16:3
01:27 Fitzsimmons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 18:3
01:41 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 18:3
01:54 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Foster was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 18:3
01:56 Foster feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 18:5
02:12 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 18:5
02:19 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 18:5
02:24 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 18:5
02:31 He is keeping away from the ropes. 18:5
02:35 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:5
02:42 Fitzsimmons tries to push Foster back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 18:5
02:46 Foster rocks Fitzsimmons with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 18:8
03:00 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foster's defense. 18:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Champion motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Champion has to pull the fighters away from each other as Foster locks up Fitzsimmons's arms. 0:0
0:22 Champion moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Foster fails to score inside. 0:0
0:44 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:52 Foster slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons drops in a solid cross just above Foster's trunks. 3:0
01:01 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
01:06 Bob Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 3:0
01:20 Foster's misses as Fitzsimmons backpedals away. 3:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
01:27 Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:0
01:43 Fitzsimmons picks off the combination by Bob Foster. 7:0
01:50 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 11:0
01:50 Foster is hurt! 11:0
01:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:0
02:04 Foster tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 11:0
02:13 Foster gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:2
02:27 Foster lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:4
02:42 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 11:4
02:49 That straight cross from Fitzsimmons tagged Bob Foster. He came right up the middle with that punch. 14:4
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 14:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons wraps up Foster. 14:4
03:00 Now they break clean. 14:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Fitzsimmons and Foster go back to their corners. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:15 Foster scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:15 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:23 Bill Gibson was really animated in Foster's corner and Foster was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:24 Bob Foster throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons 0:7
0:37 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 0:7
0:47 The quickness and footwork of Foster is definitely keeping Fitzsimmons off balance. 0:7
0:51 Bob Foster plants a vicious hook under Fitzsimmons's rib cage. 0:10
01:00 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
01:12 Foster wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 0:10
01:16 Champion separates the two fighters. 0:10
01:24 Foster rips off a series of jabs that score! Fitzsimmons eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Foster quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:13
01:34 Foster scores with a quick one-two to Fitzsimmons's midsection 0:15
01:43 Foster scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fitzsimmons. 0:17
01:52 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:17
01:55 Fitzsimmons backs into the lower right corner. 0:17
01:59 Foster doesn't connect with the jab. 0:17
02:13 OH! Foster landed the big hook flush! 0:22
02:13 Fitzsimmons is gasping for air!! 0:22
02:26 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:22
02:33 Foster traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:22
02:33 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Fitzsimmons is scoring more than Foster. 3:24
02:33 Bob Foster wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 3:24
02:42 Fitzsimmons is pinned in his own corner... 3:24
02:46 Foster just comes up short with the combination. 3:24
03:00 Foster is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fitzsimmons. 3:24
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 3:26
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 0:4
0:22 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:41 Foster just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:41 Foster is clutching his side! 4:4
0:54 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fitzsimmons with a sharp combination! 4:8
0:54 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Fitzsimmons is just trying to hang on! 4:8
01:03 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:8
01:03 Foster scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bob Fitzsimmons. 4:10
01:21 Foster pins Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 4:10
01:25 Champion separates the two... 4:10
01:38 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 4:10
01:56 Fitzsimmons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Foster attempts to move inside on him. 4:10
02:05 Foster has Fitzsimmons pinned! 4:10
02:10 Foster swings...and misses. 4:10
02:17 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 8:10
02:17 Foster was shaken by that blow! 8:10
02:29 Foster pumps a solid jab into the face of Fitzsimmons; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 8:13
02:38 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:43 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 8:17
02:43 Bob Fitzsimmons was staggered by that punch! 8:17
03:00 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 8:17
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster has Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:07 Foster scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:20 Foster pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:2
0:24 Foster is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
0:29 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:40 Foster is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Fitzsimmons 0:2
0:48 Fitzsimmons traps Foster in the corner! 0:2
0:52 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 4:2
0:52 Bob Foster looks shaken! 4:2
01:06 Fitzsimmons grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:2
01:11 Champion pries them apart. 4:2
01:15 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:18 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped! 4:2
01:22 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:32 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
01:36 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 9:2
01:36 Foster is gasping for air!! 9:2
01:53 Bob Fitzsimmons has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 9:2
01:58 Champion separates the two... 9:2
02:02 Fitzsimmons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:2
02:21 Bob Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 14:2
02:21 That series of punches rocked Foster and he looks to be in trouble. 14:2
02:37 Bob Fitzsimmons has Bob Foster blocked in! 14:2
02:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 18:2
02:41 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:2
02:50 Foster retreats into his own corner... 18:2
02:55 Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Foster. 18:2
03:00 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 Champion motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 18:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:20 Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves. 0:0
0:25 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:35 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons wraps up Bob Foster... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons shoves Foster away. 0:0
0:57 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
01:04 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
01:09 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:14 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Fitzsimmons off balance. 0:0
01:22 Foster goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
01:35 Foster clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
01:44 Foster uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:2
01:49 Fitzsimmons doubles up to the body, though Foster seems unfazed. 2:2
02:07 Fitzsimmons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
02:18 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
02:21 Foster plants a hard cross in Fitzsimmons's midsection. 2:5
02:34 Foster pummels Fitzsimmons, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:9
02:34 Fitzsimmons is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:9
02:43 The cross scores for Foster. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:11
02:52 Foster gets inside and fires a hook to Fitzsimmons's body. 2:13
02:57 Fitzsimmons's tank is just about on empty. 2:13
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:13
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:15 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:28 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 4:0
0:28 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:42 Foster traps Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 4:0
0:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons ties up Foster. 4:0
01:00 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Champion to break them up... 4:0
01:05 Champion is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:0
01:17 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Foster... 4:0
01:21 Champion breaks them up... 4:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 9:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons sent Bob Foster reeling with that punch! 9:0
01:44 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:0
01:55 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 9:0
02:01 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped in the far left neutral corner... 9:0
02:06 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:0
02:12 Fitzsimmons lands a short left hook to the head. 11:0
02:12 Fitzsimmons knows he has Foster hurt as he wades in swinging! 11:0
02:25 Foster takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 15:0
02:25 Foster looks stunned! 15:0
02:30 * Foster suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 15:0
02:34 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 15:0
02:39 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 15:0
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 15:0
02:50 Fitzsimmons misses with that cross. 15:0
02:56 Foster slides into the corner... 15:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 15:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Bob Fitzsimmons is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Foster feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:07 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Foster had the edge. 2:3
0:16 Foster pins Bob Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:3
0:16 Foster lands a hook to the ribs. 2:5
0:29 Foster traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:5
0:29 Foster sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Fitzsimmons. 2:8
0:38 Foster has Fitzsimmons cornered! 2:8
0:43 Foster clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:8
0:47 Referee Champion steps in to break it up. 2:8
0:52 Foster feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:10
01:17 Foster lands a vicious hook! 2:14
01:17 Fitzsimmons appears to be stunned! 2:14
01:35 Foster works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 2:14
01:47 Champion separates them. 2:14
02:00 Fitzsimmons fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 2:14
02:02 Foster scores with a stunning hook to the head. 2:17
02:18 Fitzsimmons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:17
02:23 Foster has Fitzsimmons trapped! 2:17
02:23 Foster rips a hook to the body. 2:19
02:41 Considering the clinch Fitzsimmons has on Foster it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Foster pushes him away. 2:19
02:45 * Referee Champion taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Fitzsimmons. 2:19
02:54 Foster is fading... 2:19
03:00 Fitzsimmons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:19
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:19
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:19
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Foster grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Champion has to force Foster to let go. 0:0
0:20 Foster pushes Fitzsimmons away. 0:0
0:30 Apparently Foster feels it's a good strategy to hug Bob Fitzsimmons and force Champion to come separate them. 0:0
0:34 Referee Champion separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:43 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:43 Foster is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons is holding Foster tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons finally lets go of Foster. 4:0
01:18 Fitzsimmons has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Foster. 4:0
01:22 * Bob Foster is bleeding! He's cut! 6:0
01:22 The blood is coming from a wicked looking gash on the left eyelid of Foster and while it's an easy target for his cut man to work on, it's also an easy target for an opponent. 6:0
01:22 * 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 Bob Foster to the ringside physician. The cut over Foster's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 6:0
01:22 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Foster, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 12. 6:0
01:22 * There must have been an accidental head butt during that clinch that caused that cut. 6:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped! 6:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:32 How is Foster standing after that? 10:0
01:36 Foster's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:0
01:45 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 14:0
01:45 That's the punch Fitzsimmons hoped to land! Foster looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 14:0
01:50 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 14:0
02:01 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 14:0
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:0
02:13 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Foster back on his heels! 18:0
02:13 Foster is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 18:0
02:30 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 18:0
02:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Foster has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 18:2
02:41 Fitzsimmons has Foster blocked in! 18:2
02:45 Fitzsimmons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 22:2
02:45 Foster appears shaken by those punches! 22:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons bounces off the ropes, challenging Foster to come get him. 22:2
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 22:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 22:1
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Clark Sammartino, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!
Score Cards
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 342
Bob Foster 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 342
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 6.33
Hooks / Round 3.17 6.83
Crosses / Round 4.67 3.58
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.08 3.83
Punches Landed / Round 19.42 24.25
Punches Missed / Round 67.67 34.33
Punching Accuracy 22.3% 41.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Dovenbarger (United States), Clark Sammartino (United States) and John Poturaj (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: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 16-8-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 11-7-6 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 Foster looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 0:0
0:33 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:33 Foster suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:47 Foster lands a solid uppercut! 4:5
0:47 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 4:5
01:01 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Foster clinches him. 4:5
01:06 Champion moves them apart. 4:5
01:18 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:5
01:30 Foster throws a crushing right to Fitzsimmons's jaw! 4:9
01:30 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 4:9
01:48 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 4:9
01:59 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 4:9
02:08 Foster works his way free! 4:9
02:14 Foster throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:11
02:27 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:11
02:34 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:15
02:34 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 4:15
02:43 Bob Fitzsimmons doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:15
02:57 Foster can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 4:15
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Foster is motioning with his gloves for Fitzsimmons to bring it on, but Foster is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:25 Foster is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Foster's chin! 4:0
0:40 And Foster's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:08 Foster fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
01:24 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
01:26 There's some nice hand speed. Foster fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:4
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:55 Foster does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 4:4
01:57 Foster lands a big hook to the jaw of Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that shot. 4:7
01:57 * Foster's last punch snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:9
01:57 The gash is on the left eyelid of Fitzsimmons and it looks ugly. That's a real bad spot for a cut. 4:9
01:57 It's early in the fight and Fitzsimmons knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 4:9
01:57 * 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 Fitzsimmons's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Champion is escorting Fitzsimmons over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:9
01:57 * Well, after talking a long look at Fitzsimmons's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 2. 4:9
02:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:9
02:10 Not much steam behind Fitzsimmons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
02:23 Fitzsimmons smothers Bob Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:9
02:28 Champion has to break them apart. 6:9
02:32 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 8:9
02:53 Fitzsimmons lands a solid combination to the head of Bob Foster. 11:9
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Foster manages to avoid. 11:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 The cut on the left eyelid suffered by Fitzsimmons has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:15 Foster's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge cross from Bob Foster! 2:5
0:21 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fitzsimmons and he is stunned! 2:5
0:34 There's a right cross from Foster that lands flush. 2:8
0:47 Bob Foster moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:10
01:01 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:10
01:20 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 2:10
01:22 Foster ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:12
01:35 * Fitzsimmons is having a point deducted for hitting low. Champion is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Fitzsimmons and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:12
01:35 Fitzsimmons scores with a glancing cross. 4:12
01:50 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:17
01:50 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 4:17
02:04 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 4:17
02:11 Fitzsimmons lands a strong jab! 8:17
02:11 Bob Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:17
02:20 Fighters are exchanging blows! Bob Foster scored more on that exchange. 10:20
02:34 Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 14:20
02:34 Foster was shaken by those blows! 14:20
02:51 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 19:20
02:51 Foster staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:20
03:00 Foster moves to the center of the Ring taunting Fitzsimmons with his hands by his sides. 19:20
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Fitzsimmons and Foster really went at it. 19:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Foster fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:0
0:26 Foster drills the jab home and he's busting Fitzsimmons up with that punch. 2:3
0:35 Foster retreats into the near right corner. 2:3
0:39 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bob Foster back on his heels! 6:3
0:39 Foster appears shaken by that punch! 6:3
0:53 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 10:3
0:53 Foster was stunned by that blow! 10:3
01:09 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 14:3
01:09 That was a beautiful shot, Foster's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 14:3
01:18 A flurry of blows from Fitzsimmons lands to the body 16:3
01:27 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped in the near neutral corner... 16:3
01:27 Fitzsimmons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 18:3
01:41 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 18:3
01:54 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Foster was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 18:3
01:56 Foster feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 18:5
02:12 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 18:5
02:19 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 18:5
02:24 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 18:5
02:31 He is keeping away from the ropes. 18:5
02:35 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:5
02:42 Fitzsimmons tries to push Foster back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 18:5
02:46 Foster rocks Fitzsimmons with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 18:8
03:00 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foster's defense. 18:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Champion motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Champion has to pull the fighters away from each other as Foster locks up Fitzsimmons's arms. 0:0
0:22 Champion moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Foster fails to score inside. 0:0
0:44 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:52 Foster slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons drops in a solid cross just above Foster's trunks. 3:0
01:01 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
01:06 Bob Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 3:0
01:20 Foster's misses as Fitzsimmons backpedals away. 3:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
01:27 Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:0
01:43 Fitzsimmons picks off the combination by Bob Foster. 7:0
01:50 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 11:0
01:50 Foster is hurt! 11:0
01:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:0
02:04 Foster tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 11:0
02:13 Foster gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:2
02:27 Foster lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:4
02:42 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 11:4
02:49 That straight cross from Fitzsimmons tagged Bob Foster. He came right up the middle with that punch. 14:4
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 14:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons wraps up Foster. 14:4
03:00 Now they break clean. 14:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Fitzsimmons and Foster go back to their corners. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:15 Foster scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:15 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:23 Bill Gibson was really animated in Foster's corner and Foster was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:24 Bob Foster throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons 0:7
0:37 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 0:7
0:47 The quickness and footwork of Foster is definitely keeping Fitzsimmons off balance. 0:7
0:51 Bob Foster plants a vicious hook under Fitzsimmons's rib cage. 0:10
01:00 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
01:12 Foster wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 0:10
01:16 Champion separates the two fighters. 0:10
01:24 Foster rips off a series of jabs that score! Fitzsimmons eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Foster quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:13
01:34 Foster scores with a quick one-two to Fitzsimmons's midsection 0:15
01:43 Foster scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fitzsimmons. 0:17
01:52 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:17
01:55 Fitzsimmons backs into the lower right corner. 0:17
01:59 Foster doesn't connect with the jab. 0:17
02:13 OH! Foster landed the big hook flush! 0:22
02:13 Fitzsimmons is gasping for air!! 0:22
02:26 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:22
02:33 Foster traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:22
02:33 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Fitzsimmons is scoring more than Foster. 3:24
02:33 Bob Foster wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 3:24
02:42 Fitzsimmons is pinned in his own corner... 3:24
02:46 Foster just comes up short with the combination. 3:24
03:00 Foster is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fitzsimmons. 3:24
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 3:26
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 0:4
0:22 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:41 Foster just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:41 Foster is clutching his side! 4:4
0:54 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fitzsimmons with a sharp combination! 4:8
0:54 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Fitzsimmons is just trying to hang on! 4:8
01:03 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:8
01:03 Foster scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bob Fitzsimmons. 4:10
01:21 Foster pins Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 4:10
01:25 Champion separates the two... 4:10
01:38 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 4:10
01:56 Fitzsimmons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Foster attempts to move inside on him. 4:10
02:05 Foster has Fitzsimmons pinned! 4:10
02:10 Foster swings...and misses. 4:10
02:17 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 8:10
02:17 Foster was shaken by that blow! 8:10
02:29 Foster pumps a solid jab into the face of Fitzsimmons; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 8:13
02:38 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:43 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 8:17
02:43 Bob Fitzsimmons was staggered by that punch! 8:17
03:00 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 8:17
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster has Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:07 Foster scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:20 Foster pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:2
0:24 Foster is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
0:29 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:40 Foster is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Fitzsimmons 0:2
0:48 Fitzsimmons traps Foster in the corner! 0:2
0:52 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 4:2
0:52 Bob Foster looks shaken! 4:2
01:06 Fitzsimmons grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:2
01:11 Champion pries them apart. 4:2
01:15 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:18 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped! 4:2
01:22 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:32 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
01:36 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 9:2
01:36 Foster is gasping for air!! 9:2
01:53 Bob Fitzsimmons has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 9:2
01:58 Champion separates the two... 9:2
02:02 Fitzsimmons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:2
02:21 Bob Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 14:2
02:21 That series of punches rocked Foster and he looks to be in trouble. 14:2
02:37 Bob Fitzsimmons has Bob Foster blocked in! 14:2
02:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 18:2
02:41 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:2
02:50 Foster retreats into his own corner... 18:2
02:55 Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Foster. 18:2
03:00 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 Champion motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 18:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:20 Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves. 0:0
0:25 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:35 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons wraps up Bob Foster... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons shoves Foster away. 0:0
0:57 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
01:04 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
01:09 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:14 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Fitzsimmons off balance. 0:0
01:22 Foster goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
01:35 Foster clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
01:44 Foster uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:2
01:49 Fitzsimmons doubles up to the body, though Foster seems unfazed. 2:2
02:07 Fitzsimmons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
02:18 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
02:21 Foster plants a hard cross in Fitzsimmons's midsection. 2:5
02:34 Foster pummels Fitzsimmons, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:9
02:34 Fitzsimmons is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:9
02:43 The cross scores for Foster. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:11
02:52 Foster gets inside and fires a hook to Fitzsimmons's body. 2:13
02:57 Fitzsimmons's tank is just about on empty. 2:13
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:13
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:15 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:28 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 4:0
0:28 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:42 Foster traps Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 4:0
0:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons ties up Foster. 4:0
01:00 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Champion to break them up... 4:0
01:05 Champion is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:0
01:17 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Foster... 4:0
01:21 Champion breaks them up... 4:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 9:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons sent Bob Foster reeling with that punch! 9:0
01:44 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:0
01:55 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 9:0
02:01 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped in the far left neutral corner... 9:0
02:06 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:0
02:12 Fitzsimmons lands a short left hook to the head. 11:0
02:12 Fitzsimmons knows he has Foster hurt as he wades in swinging! 11:0
02:25 Foster takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 15:0
02:25 Foster looks stunned! 15:0
02:30 * Foster suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 15:0
02:34 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 15:0
02:39 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 15:0
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 15:0
02:50 Fitzsimmons misses with that cross. 15:0
02:56 Foster slides into the corner... 15:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 15:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Bob Fitzsimmons is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Foster feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:07 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Foster had the edge. 2:3
0:16 Foster pins Bob Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:3
0:16 Foster lands a hook to the ribs. 2:5
0:29 Foster traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:5
0:29 Foster sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Fitzsimmons. 2:8
0:38 Foster has Fitzsimmons cornered! 2:8
0:43 Foster clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:8
0:47 Referee Champion steps in to break it up. 2:8
0:52 Foster feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:10
01:17 Foster lands a vicious hook! 2:14
01:17 Fitzsimmons appears to be stunned! 2:14
01:35 Foster works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 2:14
01:47 Champion separates them. 2:14
02:00 Fitzsimmons fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 2:14
02:02 Foster scores with a stunning hook to the head. 2:17
02:18 Fitzsimmons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:17
02:23 Foster has Fitzsimmons trapped! 2:17
02:23 Foster rips a hook to the body. 2:19
02:41 Considering the clinch Fitzsimmons has on Foster it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Foster pushes him away. 2:19
02:45 * Referee Champion taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Fitzsimmons. 2:19
02:54 Foster is fading... 2:19
03:00 Fitzsimmons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:19
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:19
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:19
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Foster grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Champion has to force Foster to let go. 0:0
0:20 Foster pushes Fitzsimmons away. 0:0
0:30 Apparently Foster feels it's a good strategy to hug Bob Fitzsimmons and force Champion to come separate them. 0:0
0:34 Referee Champion separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:43 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:43 Foster is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons is holding Foster tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons finally lets go of Foster. 4:0
01:18 Fitzsimmons has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Foster. 4:0
01:22 * Bob Foster is bleeding! He's cut! 6:0
01:22 The blood is coming from a wicked looking gash on the left eyelid of Foster and while it's an easy target for his cut man to work on, it's also an easy target for an opponent. 6:0
01:22 * 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 Bob Foster to the ringside physician. The cut over Foster's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 6:0
01:22 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Foster, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 12. 6:0
01:22 * There must have been an accidental head butt during that clinch that caused that cut. 6:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped! 6:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:32 How is Foster standing after that? 10:0
01:36 Foster's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:0
01:45 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 14:0
01:45 That's the punch Fitzsimmons hoped to land! Foster looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 14:0
01:50 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 14:0
02:01 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 14:0
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:0
02:13 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Foster back on his heels! 18:0
02:13 Foster is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 18:0
02:30 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 18:0
02:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Foster has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 18:2
02:41 Fitzsimmons has Foster blocked in! 18:2
02:45 Fitzsimmons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 22:2
02:45 Foster appears shaken by those punches! 22:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons bounces off the ropes, challenging Foster to come get him. 22:2
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 22:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 22:1
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Clark Sammartino, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!
Score Cards
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Bob Foster 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 342
Bob Foster 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 342
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 6.33
Hooks / Round 3.17 6.83
Crosses / Round 4.67 3.58
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.08 3.83
Punches Landed / Round 19.42 24.25
Punches Missed / Round 67.67 34.33
Punching Accuracy 22.3% 41.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
Co-Feature
Tommy Gibbons vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy), Reg Thompson (England) and Andre Van Grootenbruel (Belgium), 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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 19-2-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 10-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:10 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Lewis to bring it on, but Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:18 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons holds his arms up in disgust as Lewis holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:36 Champion steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:49 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:56 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:16 Champion is talking to Gibbons and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:0
01:25 Gibbons fires a left hand that Lewis takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:27 Lewis fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Tommy Gibbons. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
01:42 Tommy Gibbons will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:3
01:51 Champion is shouting at Gibbons to break! 0:3
02:03 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 0:3
02:05 Gibbons fires a jab to the body 2:3
02:18 Gibbons lands a brutal cross to head of Lewis. 5:3
02:34 Lewis grabs and holds Gibbons... 5:3
02:39 Champion separates them. 5:3
02:51 Lewis pushes Tommy Gibbons then steps away from him. 5:3
02:55 Lewis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:3
03:00 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:3
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 4:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons eats a jab from Lewis 0:2
0:23 John Henry Lewis is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:2
0:27 Whatever George Francis said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gibbons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:2
0:31 John Henry Lewis rocks Gibbons with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:5
0:48 Gibbons pins Lewis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:5
0:53 Champion has to separate the two... 0:5
0:57 Both men look to measure one another. 0:5
01:04 Lewis traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 0:5
01:09 John Henry Lewis finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:5
01:20 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 0:5
01:30 Lewis shoots the jab into the chest of Gibbons. 0:7
01:40 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lewis takes advantage of it. 0:7
01:43 * John Henry Lewis is told to watch holding and hitting by Champion 0:10
02:11 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:10
02:14 Lewis shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:12
02:28 Lewis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:12
02:37 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lewis ducks under it. 0:12
02:40 Lewis lands a hook to the ribs. 0:14
02:54 Lewis fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 0:14
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Lewis traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gibbons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of John Henry Lewis. 2:0
0:38 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:0
0:46 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Lewis. 4:0
01:04 Gibbons is clinching... 4:0
01:09 Champion moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:13 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
01:16 Lewis has Gibbons blocked in! 4:0
01:16 Lewis lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:31 Lewis misses with that cross. 4:2
01:44 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 7:2
02:01 Champion warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:2
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:18 Lewis fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:2
02:33 Gibbons goes to the body landing an uppercut. 9:2
02:50 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:2
02:50 Gibbons lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:2
03:00 Gibbons just can't find the range with that hook. 11:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Lewis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gibbons got some great advice from George Francis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Lewis 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. 0:0
0:36 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Lewis attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:48 Gibbons likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Lewis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
01:04 Champion tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Lewis. 2:0
01:13 Champion separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:21 Lewis backs into the far left corner. 2:0
01:21 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 4:0
01:41 Lewis pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:0
01:58 Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 4:0
01:58 John Henry Lewis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:2
02:10 Gibbons pins Lewis in the corner! 4:2
02:10 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:2
02:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Lewis. 8:2
02:31 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Lewis. 10:2
02:46 Gibbons smothers Lewis's attack as Lewis tries to get off some shots inside. 10:2
02:52 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:2
03:00 John Henry Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Lewis looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:15 Lewis pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Lewis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:22 Gibbons bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:31 Gibbons splits Lewis's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons's finds a home on Lewis's jaw. 6:0
01:04 Lewis turns on the hook and drives it home under Gibbons's elbows. 6:3
01:18 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:3
01:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:3
01:36 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 11:3
01:36 Lewis appears shaken by that punch! 11:3
01:46 Some nice infighting ends with Lewis getting an uppercut in. 11:5
01:54 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:5
02:02 Lewis brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 11:5
02:10 Gibbons tastes Lewis's jab 11:7
02:24 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Lewis. 11:7
02:35 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 13:7
02:47 The uppercut just landed by Lewis is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:9
03:00 Lewis is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 13:9
03:00 Gibbons and John Henry Lewis can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 13:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Lewis. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 4:0
0:25 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:36 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
0:36 Lewis scores with a damaging cross. 4:3
0:52 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:3
0:58 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 4:3
01:07 Lewis lands a crushing hook! 4:7
01:07 Gibbons is reeling.. 4:7
01:19 Gibbons has Lewis trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:7
01:24 Lewis is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 4:7
01:28 Gibbons pushes Lewis away. 4:7
01:36 A nice combination to the body by Gibbons. 7:7
01:56 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
02:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:7
02:14 Lewis wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:7
02:21 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge combination from Gibbons! 12:7
02:21 Lewis is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 12:7
02:37 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:7
02:45 Lewis lands a short uppercut in close. 12:9
02:54 Lewis gets in a short cross to the body. 12:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Lewis lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:25 Lewis scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 0:7
0:37 Lewis eats a short cross from Gibbons amd backs away. 2:7
01:00 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 2:7
01:07 Lewis scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 2:10
01:17 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:12
01:32 John Henry Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 4:12
01:36 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lewis. 4:12
01:45 Lewis's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:12
01:49 Gibbons slides into the corner... 4:12
01:49 Lewis punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Gibbons's liver. 4:15
01:53 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Gibbons. 4:15
02:23 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 8:15
02:23 Gibbons sent Lewis reeling with that punch! 8:15
02:32 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 8:15
02:32 Gibbons scores with the jab. 10:15
02:42 Lewis ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Gibbons. 12:15
02:56 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 12:15
03:00 Lewis clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Champion breaks the hold. 12:15
03:00 Champion separates the two... 12:15
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Lewis leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:21 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 2:0
0:27 Lewis works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 2:0
0:37 Lewis charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 2:0
0:50 Lewis misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:57 Gibbons catches Lewis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:0
0:57 Tommy Gibbons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:0
01:11 Lewis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:4
01:11 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 7:4
01:21 Lewis is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:36 * A combination to the jaw has Lewis hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:4
01:39 Champion begins the count over Lewis as Gibbons moves to a neutral corner.. 14:4
01:39 1... 14:4
01:40 2... 14:4
01:41 3... 14:4
01:42 4... 14:4
01:43 5... 14:4
01:43 * Lewis is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tommy Gibbons. 14:4
01:43 Lewis 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. 14:4
01:43 Lewis is hurt. Gibbons is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 14:4
01:48 John Henry Lewis is running out of gas... 14:4
01:57 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lewis blocks it. 14:4
02:08 Lewis picks off the jab by Gibbons. 14:4
02:19 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 14:4
02:30 Gibbons can't score with short uppercut inside. Lewis got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:4
02:41 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 14:4
02:47 Tommy Gibbons has John Henry Lewis cornered! 14:4
02:47 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:4
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:4
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 16:4
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:4
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 17:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis 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
0:08 Gibbons received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Lewis has Gibbons trapped! 0:0
0:09 Lewis goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 0:3
0:23 Lewis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 0:3
0:27 * Champion steps in and admonishes Gibbons for leaning on Lewis's neck. 0:3
0:46 John Henry Lewis drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 0:7
0:46 Gibbons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:7
01:01 Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 0:11
01:01 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 0:11
01:05 There appears to be increased swelling under Gibbons's left eye. 0:11
01:14 OH! Lewis landed the big hook flush! 0:16
01:14 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 0:16
01:27 Gibbons has Lewis pinned! 0:16
01:32 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:16
01:32 The knockdown suffered by Lewis should have made that last round Gibbons's by a wide margin. 0:16
01:41 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 0:16
01:43 Gibbons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:16
01:48 Lewis's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:16
01:57 Lewis is holding... 2:16
02:06 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Champion to break them up... 2:16
02:10 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:16
02:14 Gibbons retreats into the upper corner. 2:16
02:18 Lewis ties up Gibbons. 2:16
02:23 Lewis uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 2:16
02:33 Lewis does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 2:16
02:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Lewis! 2:20
02:40 Gibbons is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:20
02:40 * Lewis's last punch snapped back the head of Gibbons. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 2:21
02:40 That cut isn't in a real bad spot since it's outside the fighter's left eyebrow. It's unlikely that the blood will flow into the fighter's eye. 2:21
02:45 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is worsening. 2:21
02:52 Lewis has Gibbons cornered! 2:21
02:57 Lewis lands a smashing hook! 2:25
02:57 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:25
03:00 Lewis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:25
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 3:25
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons has Lewis blocked in! 0:0
0:08 A hard jab lands from Gibbons 3:0
0:22 Lewis tries to muscle inside but Tommy Gibbons clinches him. 3:0
0:27 Champion has to break them apart. 3:0
0:39 Lewis wraps up Tommy Gibbons. 3:0
0:48 Champion separates the two... 3:0
0:56 Lewis gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Tommy Gibbons with an uppercut. 3:2
01:10 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:2
01:19 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
01:29 Lewis scores with a tremendous left! 3:6
01:29 And Gibbons's in big trouble now! 3:6
01:41 Lewis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:44 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 3:6
01:48 Lewis ties up Gibbons... 3:6
01:57 Lewis and Gibbons each take a step back. 3:6
02:08 Lewis has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 3:6
02:17 Referee Champion separates the two... 3:6
02:23 Lewis retreats into the upper corner. 3:6
02:28 Tommy Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Lewis to chase him. 3:6
02:41 Gibbons'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. 3:6
02:49 John Henry Lewis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:6
02:55 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Champion breaks them apart. 3:6
03:00 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Lewis... 3:6
03:00 Referee Champion has to separate the two... 3:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Champion to step in. 4:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 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 Tommy Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Lewis slides into the corner... 0:0
0:09 Gibbons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:09 Lewis staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:0
0:17 Spider Kelly seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 2:0
0:23 Lewis throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:34 Gibbons pins Lewis's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:39 Gibbons shoves Lewis away. 2:0
0:47 A hard jab by Lewis gets in. 2:3
0:51 Look for Lewis to start to target Gibbons's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:3
0:56 Gibbons goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 5:3
01:14 Lewis ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:3
01:18 Gibbons works his way free! 5:3
01:22 Lewis appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:3
01:31 Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:3
01:34 Gibbons lands a jab to the midsection 7:3
01:43 Gibbons pins Lewis in the corner! 7:3
01:48 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 7:3
01:52 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 7:3
01:57 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Lewis off balance. 7:3
02:09 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 9:3
02:30 Lewis frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:3
02:50 Lewis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:5
02:50 That last shot has reopened a cut on Gibbons because the blood is flowing again. 9:5
02:50 Gibbons has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 9:5
03:00 Tommy Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 9:5
03:00 The Referee has to get between Gibbons and Lewis as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men does a nice job on Gibbons's cut outside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Tommy Gibbons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 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
0:12 Lewis grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Champion has to force Lewis to let go. 0:0
0:16 Referee Champion steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:20 Spider Kelly not only gave Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:32 Champion yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Lewis are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:36 Lewis pushes Gibbons away. 0:0
0:45 Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Tommy Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:45 Gibbons was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:50 Tommy Gibbons is slowing up... 0:4
0:50 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:4
01:05 John Henry Lewis moves into the left corner. 0:4
01:05 Tommy Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:21 Lewis is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
01:26 Lewis fires and misses. 2:4
01:28 Gibbons catches Lewis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:4
01:41 Lewis looks to work the body, but Tommy Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:4
01:44 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Lewis seems unfazed. 6:4
02:00 Lewis looks for a breather; he grabs Gibbons and holds on. Gibbons pushes Lewis off and looks for an opening. 6:4
02:05 Champion breaks them up... 6:4
02:14 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
02:29 Lewis lands a solid cross! 6:8
02:29 Lewis has Gibbons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:8
02:39 Lewis cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 6:11
02:48 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 6:11
02:52 Lewis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:15
02:52 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 6:15
02:57 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 6:15
03:00 Lewis tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:15
03:00 Lewis appears to have this fight under control. 6:15
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 5:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Henry Jones
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Massimo Barrovecchio, Italy scores the bout 115 to 112
Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 115 to 112
Andre Van Grootenbruel, Belgium scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 115
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 112
Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 115
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 112
Andre Van Grootenbruel Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 116
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 9 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 30 30 30 30 28 30 27 27 30 27 346
John Henry Lewis 27 30 27 27 27 27 29 24 30 30 27 30 335
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 3.25
Hooks / Round 3.17 3.92
Crosses / Round 3.58 3.75
Combinations / Round 3.92 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.83
Punches Landed / Round 18.67 18.25
Punches Missed / Round 41.67 47.92
Punching Accuracy 30.9% 27.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
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 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Gibbons vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy), Reg Thompson (England) and Andre Van Grootenbruel (Belgium), 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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 19-2-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 10-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:10 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Lewis to bring it on, but Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:18 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons holds his arms up in disgust as Lewis holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:36 Champion steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:49 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:56 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:16 Champion is talking to Gibbons and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:0
01:25 Gibbons fires a left hand that Lewis takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:27 Lewis fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Tommy Gibbons. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
01:42 Tommy Gibbons will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:3
01:51 Champion is shouting at Gibbons to break! 0:3
02:03 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 0:3
02:05 Gibbons fires a jab to the body 2:3
02:18 Gibbons lands a brutal cross to head of Lewis. 5:3
02:34 Lewis grabs and holds Gibbons... 5:3
02:39 Champion separates them. 5:3
02:51 Lewis pushes Tommy Gibbons then steps away from him. 5:3
02:55 Lewis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:3
03:00 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:3
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 4:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons eats a jab from Lewis 0:2
0:23 John Henry Lewis is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:2
0:27 Whatever George Francis said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gibbons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:2
0:31 John Henry Lewis rocks Gibbons with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:5
0:48 Gibbons pins Lewis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:5
0:53 Champion has to separate the two... 0:5
0:57 Both men look to measure one another. 0:5
01:04 Lewis traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 0:5
01:09 John Henry Lewis finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:5
01:20 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 0:5
01:30 Lewis shoots the jab into the chest of Gibbons. 0:7
01:40 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lewis takes advantage of it. 0:7
01:43 * John Henry Lewis is told to watch holding and hitting by Champion 0:10
02:11 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:10
02:14 Lewis shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:12
02:28 Lewis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:12
02:37 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lewis ducks under it. 0:12
02:40 Lewis lands a hook to the ribs. 0:14
02:54 Lewis fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 0:14
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Lewis traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gibbons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of John Henry Lewis. 2:0
0:38 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:0
0:46 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Lewis. 4:0
01:04 Gibbons is clinching... 4:0
01:09 Champion moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:13 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
01:16 Lewis has Gibbons blocked in! 4:0
01:16 Lewis lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:31 Lewis misses with that cross. 4:2
01:44 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 7:2
02:01 Champion warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:2
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:18 Lewis fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:2
02:33 Gibbons goes to the body landing an uppercut. 9:2
02:50 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:2
02:50 Gibbons lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:2
03:00 Gibbons just can't find the range with that hook. 11:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Lewis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gibbons got some great advice from George Francis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Lewis 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. 0:0
0:36 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Lewis attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:48 Gibbons likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Lewis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
01:04 Champion tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Lewis. 2:0
01:13 Champion separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:21 Lewis backs into the far left corner. 2:0
01:21 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 4:0
01:41 Lewis pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:0
01:58 Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 4:0
01:58 John Henry Lewis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:2
02:10 Gibbons pins Lewis in the corner! 4:2
02:10 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:2
02:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Lewis. 8:2
02:31 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Lewis. 10:2
02:46 Gibbons smothers Lewis's attack as Lewis tries to get off some shots inside. 10:2
02:52 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:2
03:00 John Henry Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Lewis looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:15 Lewis pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Lewis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:22 Gibbons bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:31 Gibbons splits Lewis's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons's finds a home on Lewis's jaw. 6:0
01:04 Lewis turns on the hook and drives it home under Gibbons's elbows. 6:3
01:18 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:3
01:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:3
01:36 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 11:3
01:36 Lewis appears shaken by that punch! 11:3
01:46 Some nice infighting ends with Lewis getting an uppercut in. 11:5
01:54 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:5
02:02 Lewis brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 11:5
02:10 Gibbons tastes Lewis's jab 11:7
02:24 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Lewis. 11:7
02:35 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 13:7
02:47 The uppercut just landed by Lewis is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:9
03:00 Lewis is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 13:9
03:00 Gibbons and John Henry Lewis can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 13:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Lewis. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 4:0
0:25 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:36 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
0:36 Lewis scores with a damaging cross. 4:3
0:52 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:3
0:58 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 4:3
01:07 Lewis lands a crushing hook! 4:7
01:07 Gibbons is reeling.. 4:7
01:19 Gibbons has Lewis trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:7
01:24 Lewis is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 4:7
01:28 Gibbons pushes Lewis away. 4:7
01:36 A nice combination to the body by Gibbons. 7:7
01:56 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
02:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:7
02:14 Lewis wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:7
02:21 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge combination from Gibbons! 12:7
02:21 Lewis is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 12:7
02:37 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:7
02:45 Lewis lands a short uppercut in close. 12:9
02:54 Lewis gets in a short cross to the body. 12:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Lewis lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:25 Lewis scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 0:7
0:37 Lewis eats a short cross from Gibbons amd backs away. 2:7
01:00 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 2:7
01:07 Lewis scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 2:10
01:17 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:12
01:32 John Henry Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 4:12
01:36 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lewis. 4:12
01:45 Lewis's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:12
01:49 Gibbons slides into the corner... 4:12
01:49 Lewis punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Gibbons's liver. 4:15
01:53 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Gibbons. 4:15
02:23 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 8:15
02:23 Gibbons sent Lewis reeling with that punch! 8:15
02:32 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 8:15
02:32 Gibbons scores with the jab. 10:15
02:42 Lewis ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Gibbons. 12:15
02:56 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 12:15
03:00 Lewis clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Champion breaks the hold. 12:15
03:00 Champion separates the two... 12:15
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Lewis leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:21 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 2:0
0:27 Lewis works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 2:0
0:37 Lewis charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 2:0
0:50 Lewis misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:57 Gibbons catches Lewis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:0
0:57 Tommy Gibbons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:0
01:11 Lewis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:4
01:11 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 7:4
01:21 Lewis is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:36 * A combination to the jaw has Lewis hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:4
01:39 Champion begins the count over Lewis as Gibbons moves to a neutral corner.. 14:4
01:39 1... 14:4
01:40 2... 14:4
01:41 3... 14:4
01:42 4... 14:4
01:43 5... 14:4
01:43 * Lewis is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tommy Gibbons. 14:4
01:43 Lewis 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. 14:4
01:43 Lewis is hurt. Gibbons is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 14:4
01:48 John Henry Lewis is running out of gas... 14:4
01:57 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lewis blocks it. 14:4
02:08 Lewis picks off the jab by Gibbons. 14:4
02:19 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 14:4
02:30 Gibbons can't score with short uppercut inside. Lewis got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:4
02:41 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 14:4
02:47 Tommy Gibbons has John Henry Lewis cornered! 14:4
02:47 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:4
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:4
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 16:4
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:4
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 17:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis 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
0:08 Gibbons received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Lewis has Gibbons trapped! 0:0
0:09 Lewis goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 0:3
0:23 Lewis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 0:3
0:27 * Champion steps in and admonishes Gibbons for leaning on Lewis's neck. 0:3
0:46 John Henry Lewis drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 0:7
0:46 Gibbons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:7
01:01 Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 0:11
01:01 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 0:11
01:05 There appears to be increased swelling under Gibbons's left eye. 0:11
01:14 OH! Lewis landed the big hook flush! 0:16
01:14 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 0:16
01:27 Gibbons has Lewis pinned! 0:16
01:32 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:16
01:32 The knockdown suffered by Lewis should have made that last round Gibbons's by a wide margin. 0:16
01:41 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 0:16
01:43 Gibbons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:16
01:48 Lewis's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:16
01:57 Lewis is holding... 2:16
02:06 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Champion to break them up... 2:16
02:10 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:16
02:14 Gibbons retreats into the upper corner. 2:16
02:18 Lewis ties up Gibbons. 2:16
02:23 Lewis uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 2:16
02:33 Lewis does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 2:16
02:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Lewis! 2:20
02:40 Gibbons is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:20
02:40 * Lewis's last punch snapped back the head of Gibbons. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 2:21
02:40 That cut isn't in a real bad spot since it's outside the fighter's left eyebrow. It's unlikely that the blood will flow into the fighter's eye. 2:21
02:45 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is worsening. 2:21
02:52 Lewis has Gibbons cornered! 2:21
02:57 Lewis lands a smashing hook! 2:25
02:57 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:25
03:00 Lewis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:25
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 3:25
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons has Lewis blocked in! 0:0
0:08 A hard jab lands from Gibbons 3:0
0:22 Lewis tries to muscle inside but Tommy Gibbons clinches him. 3:0
0:27 Champion has to break them apart. 3:0
0:39 Lewis wraps up Tommy Gibbons. 3:0
0:48 Champion separates the two... 3:0
0:56 Lewis gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Tommy Gibbons with an uppercut. 3:2
01:10 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:2
01:19 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
01:29 Lewis scores with a tremendous left! 3:6
01:29 And Gibbons's in big trouble now! 3:6
01:41 Lewis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:44 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 3:6
01:48 Lewis ties up Gibbons... 3:6
01:57 Lewis and Gibbons each take a step back. 3:6
02:08 Lewis has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 3:6
02:17 Referee Champion separates the two... 3:6
02:23 Lewis retreats into the upper corner. 3:6
02:28 Tommy Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Lewis to chase him. 3:6
02:41 Gibbons'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. 3:6
02:49 John Henry Lewis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:6
02:55 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Champion breaks them apart. 3:6
03:00 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Lewis... 3:6
03:00 Referee Champion has to separate the two... 3:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Champion to step in. 4:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 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 Tommy Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Lewis slides into the corner... 0:0
0:09 Gibbons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:09 Lewis staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:0
0:17 Spider Kelly seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 2:0
0:23 Lewis throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:34 Gibbons pins Lewis's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:39 Gibbons shoves Lewis away. 2:0
0:47 A hard jab by Lewis gets in. 2:3
0:51 Look for Lewis to start to target Gibbons's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:3
0:56 Gibbons goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 5:3
01:14 Lewis ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:3
01:18 Gibbons works his way free! 5:3
01:22 Lewis appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:3
01:31 Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:3
01:34 Gibbons lands a jab to the midsection 7:3
01:43 Gibbons pins Lewis in the corner! 7:3
01:48 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 7:3
01:52 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 7:3
01:57 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Lewis off balance. 7:3
02:09 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 9:3
02:30 Lewis frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:3
02:50 Lewis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:5
02:50 That last shot has reopened a cut on Gibbons because the blood is flowing again. 9:5
02:50 Gibbons has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 9:5
03:00 Tommy Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 9:5
03:00 The Referee has to get between Gibbons and Lewis as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men does a nice job on Gibbons's cut outside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Tommy Gibbons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 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
0:12 Lewis grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Champion has to force Lewis to let go. 0:0
0:16 Referee Champion steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:20 Spider Kelly not only gave Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:32 Champion yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Lewis are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:36 Lewis pushes Gibbons away. 0:0
0:45 Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Tommy Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:45 Gibbons was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:50 Tommy Gibbons is slowing up... 0:4
0:50 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:4
01:05 John Henry Lewis moves into the left corner. 0:4
01:05 Tommy Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:21 Lewis is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
01:26 Lewis fires and misses. 2:4
01:28 Gibbons catches Lewis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:4
01:41 Lewis looks to work the body, but Tommy Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:4
01:44 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Lewis seems unfazed. 6:4
02:00 Lewis looks for a breather; he grabs Gibbons and holds on. Gibbons pushes Lewis off and looks for an opening. 6:4
02:05 Champion breaks them up... 6:4
02:14 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
02:29 Lewis lands a solid cross! 6:8
02:29 Lewis has Gibbons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:8
02:39 Lewis cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 6:11
02:48 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 6:11
02:52 Lewis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:15
02:52 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 6:15
02:57 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 6:15
03:00 Lewis tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:15
03:00 Lewis appears to have this fight under control. 6:15
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 5:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Henry Jones
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Massimo Barrovecchio, Italy scores the bout 115 to 112
Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 115 to 112
Andre Van Grootenbruel, Belgium scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 115
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 112
Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 115
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 112
Andre Van Grootenbruel Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 116
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 9 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 30 30 30 30 28 30 27 27 30 27 346
John Henry Lewis 27 30 27 27 27 27 29 24 30 30 27 30 335
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 3.25
Hooks / Round 3.17 3.92
Crosses / Round 3.58 3.75
Combinations / Round 3.92 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.83
Punches Landed / Round 18.67 18.25
Punches Missed / Round 41.67 47.92
Punching Accuracy 30.9% 27.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
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 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
Main Event
Tommy Burns vs Tommy Loughran
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Victor Cervantes (Mexico), Mark Streisand (United States) and Jean Giacomantonio (Luxembourg), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 16-9-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Tommy Loughran - Record: 16-4-4 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Loughran splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
0:27 Burns wraps his arms around Loughran. 0:2
0:31 Earle has to separate the two... 0:2
0:40 Loughran works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 0:2
0:45 Loughran is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
0:50 Burns pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:2
0:50 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Loughran's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:2
01:07 Loughran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
01:14 Loughran backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:19 Burns looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loughran. 4:2
01:24 Burns is blocked in his own corner... 4:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:2
01:30 Burns's jab is landing with some authority. 7:2
01:43 Loughran lands consecutive blows to Burns's midsection. 7:4
01:55 Burns is motioning with his gloves for Loughran to bring it on, but Burns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:4
01:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:4
01:59 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Burns. 7:6
02:19 Tommy Loughran looks to work the body, but Burns covers up nicely. 7:6
02:31 Loughran moves into a neutral corner. 7:6
02:31 Burns scores to the body with a jab 9:6
02:44 There's some nice hand speed. Loughran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 9:8
02:58 Burns is stalking his opponent. 9:8
03:00 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:8
03:00 Loughran traps Burns's gloves under his arms, forcing Earle to break them up. 9:8
03:00 Loughran finally lets go of Burns. 9:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 0:0
0:19 Angelo Dundee knows Loughran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:24 Burns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:26 Loughran flicks a jab to Burns's stomach 0:2
0:36 Tommy Burns retreats into the upper corner. 0:2
0:40 Burns holds his arms up in disgust as Tommy Loughran holds him around his waist. 0:2
0:45 Earle has to break them apart. 0:2
0:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:56 Loughran fires a jab to the body 0:4
01:10 Burns is holding... 0:4
01:14 Earle has to break the clinch. 0:4
01:23 Loughran is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
01:27 Loughran is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Burns. 0:4
01:38 Loughran finds a home for his jab, keeping Burns at bay. 0:6
01:57 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Loughran fails to score inside. 0:6
02:04 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
02:07 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
02:10 Loughran had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:9
02:26 Burns backs into his own corner... 2:9
02:26 Loughran lets his hands go, but Burns answers right back. 4:11
02:44 Loughran is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 4:11
02:48 Earle separates the two fighters. 4:11
02:58 Tommy Burns frees himself from Loughran's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:11
03:00 Tommy Loughran has Burns pinned! 4:11
03:00 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Tom Yankello was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:10 Loughran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Burns. 0:0
0:15 Loughran lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Burns on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:31 Loughran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:38 Not much steam behind Loughran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
0:50 Loughran has Burns cornered! 0:4
0:50 Loughran connects with a left-right combo. 0:6
0:59 Loughran has Tommy Burns blocked in! 0:6
0:59 Loughran lands a jab to the midsection 0:8
01:12 Loughran misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
01:15 Burns is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:8
01:25 Burns is pinned in his own corner... 2:8
01:29 Tommy Loughran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Tommy Burns. 2:8
01:43 Loughran misses with that hook. 2:8
01:55 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 2:8
02:01 Burns quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:8
02:14 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:16 Burns goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:8
02:29 Loughran has Burns trapped! 4:8
02:38 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 4:10
02:48 Burns is trapped in Loughran's corner... 4:10
02:48 Loughran fires a punch over the jab of Burns and gets it in for points. 4:12
02:57 Burns doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
03:00 Loughran traps Burns in the corner! 4:12
03:00 Loughran grabs Burns. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:12
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Tom Yankello said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Burns has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Burns scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Loughran is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Loughran ducks into an uppercut from Burns. 4:0
0:21 * That punch has opened a cut on Loughran. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 6:0
0:21 That's a nasty gash outside his left eye. Still, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Loughran. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 6:0
0:21 * Loughran seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Loughran's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 6:0
0:21 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Loughran's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Loughran and Burns await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 4. 6:0
0:30 The action is at ring center. 6:0
0:35 Loughran does a great job of moving as Burns tries to work inside. 6:0
0:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
0:50 Burns looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 6:0
0:57 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:02 Loughran smothers Burns's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:06 Earle separates them. 6:0
01:10 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
01:14 As high as Loughran is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:35 Burns does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loughran's punches in close. 6:0
01:42 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 6:0
01:50 Loughran traps Burns's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
01:54 Earle moves them apart. 6:0
02:03 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:0
02:12 Tommy Loughran retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
02:16 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Burns's punches. 6:0
02:19 Loughran tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:2
02:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:2
02:38 Burns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:2
02:44 Loughran lands a short left hook to the head. 6:4
02:58 Burns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:4
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Earle jumps between them. 8:3
03:00 * The bell definitely sounded before Burns launched that last punch and he received a caution from the referee Earle. 8:3
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
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Tommy Loughran has the cut outside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 Burns has Loughran trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:17 Loughran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 3:0
0:18 Loughran bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
0:32 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 7:2
0:32 Loughran was staggered by those punches! 7:2
0:49 Tommy Loughran slides into his own corner... 7:2
0:54 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
0:54 Loughran is reeling.. 11:2
01:13 Tommy Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 11:2
01:21 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
01:26 Burns shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tommy Loughran flush! 15:2
01:26 Burns sent Loughran reeling with that punch! 15:2
01:43 Burns lands a wicked cross! 19:2
01:43 That was a beautiful shot, Loughran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 19:2
01:52 Burns lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 21:2
01:52 That punch has reopened a cut on Loughran as once again you can see blood on the face of Loughran. 21:2
01:52 Now the bleeding from the gash outside Loughran's left eye has begun to flow again. 21:2
01:52 * Earle is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Loughran's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Tommy Loughran's face, especially the cut above the eye. 21:2
01:56 * Referee Earle stops this fight. * It's all over, the cut over Loughran's eye is in terrible shape and he will not be able to continue! The winner by TKO Burns! 21:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBO light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:57 mark in Round 5 is...
Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 10 9 9 38
Tommy Loughran 9 9 10 10 38
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 9 10 10 39
Tommy Loughran 9 10 9 9 37
Jean Giacomantonio Round Total
Luxembourg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 9 9 10 38
Tommy Loughran 9 10 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 30 28 28 29 115
Tommy Loughran 27 29 29 28 113
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Tommy Loughran
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.80
Hooks / Round 4.60 2.60
Crosses / Round 2.20 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.60 7.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 23.80
Punches Missed / Round 40.80 61.00
Punching Accuracy 30.4% 28.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Burns vs Tommy Loughran
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Victor Cervantes (Mexico), Mark Streisand (United States) and Jean Giacomantonio (Luxembourg), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 16-9-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Tommy Loughran - Record: 16-4-4 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Loughran splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
0:27 Burns wraps his arms around Loughran. 0:2
0:31 Earle has to separate the two... 0:2
0:40 Loughran works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 0:2
0:45 Loughran is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
0:50 Burns pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:2
0:50 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Loughran's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:2
01:07 Loughran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
01:14 Loughran backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:19 Burns looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loughran. 4:2
01:24 Burns is blocked in his own corner... 4:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:2
01:30 Burns's jab is landing with some authority. 7:2
01:43 Loughran lands consecutive blows to Burns's midsection. 7:4
01:55 Burns is motioning with his gloves for Loughran to bring it on, but Burns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:4
01:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:4
01:59 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Burns. 7:6
02:19 Tommy Loughran looks to work the body, but Burns covers up nicely. 7:6
02:31 Loughran moves into a neutral corner. 7:6
02:31 Burns scores to the body with a jab 9:6
02:44 There's some nice hand speed. Loughran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 9:8
02:58 Burns is stalking his opponent. 9:8
03:00 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:8
03:00 Loughran traps Burns's gloves under his arms, forcing Earle to break them up. 9:8
03:00 Loughran finally lets go of Burns. 9:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 0:0
0:19 Angelo Dundee knows Loughran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:24 Burns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:26 Loughran flicks a jab to Burns's stomach 0:2
0:36 Tommy Burns retreats into the upper corner. 0:2
0:40 Burns holds his arms up in disgust as Tommy Loughran holds him around his waist. 0:2
0:45 Earle has to break them apart. 0:2
0:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:56 Loughran fires a jab to the body 0:4
01:10 Burns is holding... 0:4
01:14 Earle has to break the clinch. 0:4
01:23 Loughran is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
01:27 Loughran is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Burns. 0:4
01:38 Loughran finds a home for his jab, keeping Burns at bay. 0:6
01:57 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Loughran fails to score inside. 0:6
02:04 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
02:07 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
02:10 Loughran had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:9
02:26 Burns backs into his own corner... 2:9
02:26 Loughran lets his hands go, but Burns answers right back. 4:11
02:44 Loughran is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 4:11
02:48 Earle separates the two fighters. 4:11
02:58 Tommy Burns frees himself from Loughran's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:11
03:00 Tommy Loughran has Burns pinned! 4:11
03:00 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Tom Yankello was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:10 Loughran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Burns. 0:0
0:15 Loughran lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Burns on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:31 Loughran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:38 Not much steam behind Loughran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
0:50 Loughran has Burns cornered! 0:4
0:50 Loughran connects with a left-right combo. 0:6
0:59 Loughran has Tommy Burns blocked in! 0:6
0:59 Loughran lands a jab to the midsection 0:8
01:12 Loughran misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
01:15 Burns is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:8
01:25 Burns is pinned in his own corner... 2:8
01:29 Tommy Loughran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Tommy Burns. 2:8
01:43 Loughran misses with that hook. 2:8
01:55 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 2:8
02:01 Burns quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:8
02:14 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:16 Burns goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:8
02:29 Loughran has Burns trapped! 4:8
02:38 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 4:10
02:48 Burns is trapped in Loughran's corner... 4:10
02:48 Loughran fires a punch over the jab of Burns and gets it in for points. 4:12
02:57 Burns doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
03:00 Loughran traps Burns in the corner! 4:12
03:00 Loughran grabs Burns. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:12
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Tom Yankello said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Burns has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Burns scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Loughran is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Loughran ducks into an uppercut from Burns. 4:0
0:21 * That punch has opened a cut on Loughran. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 6:0
0:21 That's a nasty gash outside his left eye. Still, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Loughran. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 6:0
0:21 * Loughran seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Loughran's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 6:0
0:21 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Loughran's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Loughran and Burns await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 4. 6:0
0:30 The action is at ring center. 6:0
0:35 Loughran does a great job of moving as Burns tries to work inside. 6:0
0:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
0:50 Burns looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 6:0
0:57 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:02 Loughran smothers Burns's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:06 Earle separates them. 6:0
01:10 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
01:14 As high as Loughran is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:35 Burns does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loughran's punches in close. 6:0
01:42 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 6:0
01:50 Loughran traps Burns's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
01:54 Earle moves them apart. 6:0
02:03 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:0
02:12 Tommy Loughran retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
02:16 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Burns's punches. 6:0
02:19 Loughran tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:2
02:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:2
02:38 Burns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:2
02:44 Loughran lands a short left hook to the head. 6:4
02:58 Burns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:4
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Earle jumps between them. 8:3
03:00 * The bell definitely sounded before Burns launched that last punch and he received a caution from the referee Earle. 8:3
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
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Tommy Loughran has the cut outside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 Burns has Loughran trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:17 Loughran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 3:0
0:18 Loughran bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
0:32 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 7:2
0:32 Loughran was staggered by those punches! 7:2
0:49 Tommy Loughran slides into his own corner... 7:2
0:54 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
0:54 Loughran is reeling.. 11:2
01:13 Tommy Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 11:2
01:21 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
01:26 Burns shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tommy Loughran flush! 15:2
01:26 Burns sent Loughran reeling with that punch! 15:2
01:43 Burns lands a wicked cross! 19:2
01:43 That was a beautiful shot, Loughran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 19:2
01:52 Burns lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 21:2
01:52 That punch has reopened a cut on Loughran as once again you can see blood on the face of Loughran. 21:2
01:52 Now the bleeding from the gash outside Loughran's left eye has begun to flow again. 21:2
01:52 * Earle is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Loughran's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Tommy Loughran's face, especially the cut above the eye. 21:2
01:56 * Referee Earle stops this fight. * It's all over, the cut over Loughran's eye is in terrible shape and he will not be able to continue! The winner by TKO Burns! 21:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBO light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:57 mark in Round 5 is...
Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 10 9 9 38
Tommy Loughran 9 9 10 10 38
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 9 10 10 39
Tommy Loughran 9 10 9 9 37
Jean Giacomantonio Round Total
Luxembourg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 10 9 9 10 38
Tommy Loughran 9 10 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Burns 30 28 28 29 115
Tommy Loughran 27 29 29 28 113
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Tommy Loughran
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.80
Hooks / Round 4.60 2.60
Crosses / Round 2.20 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.60 7.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 23.80
Punches Missed / Round 40.80 61.00
Punching Accuracy 30.4% 28.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHw week 25 MDT, IBO Title & Gibbons vs Lewis
Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Harold Johnson Matthew Saad Muhammad 3-2 2 TKO 8 12
Preliminary 1 Sam Langford Roy Jones Jr 1-1 1 TKO 8 12
Preliminary 2 Stanley Ketchel Floyd Patterson 3-2 2 UD 12 12
Support Bout Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Foster 1-1 0 D(e) 12 12
Co-Feature Tommy Gibbons John Henry Lewis 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Tommy Burns Tommy Loughran 3-2 1 TKO 5 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Harold Johnson Matthew Saad Muhammad 3-2 2 TKO 8 12
Preliminary 1 Sam Langford Roy Jones Jr 1-1 1 TKO 8 12
Preliminary 2 Stanley Ketchel Floyd Patterson 3-2 2 UD 12 12
Support Bout Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Foster 1-1 0 D(e) 12 12
Co-Feature Tommy Gibbons John Henry Lewis 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Tommy Burns Tommy Loughran 3-2 1 TKO 5 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments