Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Greg Page Riddick Bowe 2-1 2 TKO 5 15
Preliminary 1 Evander Holyfield Jimmy Young 2-1 2 SD 15 15
Preliminary 2 Ross Purity Rocky Marciano 13-2 2 TKO 6 15
Support Bout Nikolay Valuev Earnie Shavers 3-2 1 TKO 9 15
Co-Feature Billy Conn Roy Jones Jr 1-1 2 UD 15 15
Main Event Sam Langford Bob Fitzsimmons 1-1 1 TechSD 12 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 32 fights 19-24 and all other major belts&HWspecial
Re: LHW week 32 fights 19-24 and all other major belts&HWspecial
Opening Bout
Greg Page vs Riddick Bowe
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Wilensky (United States), David Hess (United States) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Greg Page - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Riddick Bowe - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Bowe lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:22 As high as Greg Page is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bowe takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:31 Riddick Bowe voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:44 Bowe just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
0:51 Page connects with a left-right combo. 2:2
01:05 Bowe tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:2
01:14 Bowe pins Page's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
01:23 Assimenios is shouting at Bowe to break! 2:2
01:36 Page lands a wicked cross! 6:2
01:36 Bowe is badly hurt! 6:2
01:50 Bowe catches Page coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:7
01:50 That's the punch Bowe hoped to land! Greg Page looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:7
02:12 Page shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bowe flush! 10:7
02:12 Riddick Bowe's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:7
02:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:7
02:34 Page does a great job of moving as Bowe tries to work inside. 10:7
02:37 Page lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Riddick Bowe on the end of that punch. 12:7
02:46 Bowe doesn't have to look for Page this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:54 Bowe cranks a hard cross to the body of Greg Page. 12:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Page just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:16 That flurry by Bowe scored cleanly as Page looks to clinch. 0:3
0:25 Bowe got some great advice from Bill Gibson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:3
0:32 Bowe lands a strong uppercut! 0:7
0:32 Page is clutching his side! 0:7
0:45 Bowe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
0:48 Page scores with the jab. 2:7
01:01 Bowe lands a devastating hook! 2:12
01:01 Page is gasping for air!! 2:12
01:15 Bowe landed a sharp combination that rocked Page back on his heels! 2:16
01:15 Page is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:16
01:32 Bowe scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Page's jaw. 2:18
01:32 Riddick Bowe stunned Page with that last shot and Bowe's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 2:18
01:45 Bowe continues to follow Page about the ring. 2:18
01:58 Bowe is off target with that hook. 2:18
02:13 Bowe fires a volley of punches but Page was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:18
02:24 There's a straight right by Bowe! 2:22
02:24 Page is reeling after that shot! 2:22
02:37 Page follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 5:22
02:57 Page smothers Bowe's attack as Bowe tries to get off some shots inside. 5:22
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 5:24
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Page looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Page's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:25 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:29 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:37 Greg Page takes a solid cross from Bowe. 0:3
0:51 Page wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bowe's defense. 0:3
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 0:3
01:04 Page is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:3
01:35 Bowe misses with that hook. 2:3
01:47 Bowe throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Page but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
02:01 You would think Page had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Bowe looked trying to score there! 2:3
02:13 Page lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Riddick Bowe. 2:3
02:20 Riddick Bowe lands a devastating cross! 2:7
02:20 Page suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:7
02:37 Bowe is holding... 2:7
02:42 Assimenios separates the two... 2:7
02:57 Bowe can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 3:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Page looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Bowe cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Page had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Bowe's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:28 Page is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:33 Page and Bowe go toe to toe with Page getting the better of it. 3:2
0:47 Bowe drops the right hand flush on Page's chin! 3:7
0:47 Greg Page is staggered... 3:7
01:03 Bowe fires and misses. 3:7
01:05 Page fires a solid combination. 5:7
01:15 Page lands a cross to the body. 7:7
01:28 Page is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bowe. 7:7
01:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:7
01:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:7
01:45 Bowe doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Page. 7:10
02:05 Riddick Bowe tries to drop the right hand over the top but Page ducks under it. 7:10
02:08 The cross scores for Page. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:10
02:22 Page is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:10
02:32 Bowe goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:12
02:45 Page works his way in and leans on Bowe... 9:12
02:54 Bowe works his way free! 9:12
03:00 Page tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Page and Bowe really went at it. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:09 Greg Page works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Bowe pushes Page then steps away from him. 2:0
0:32 Greg Page gets the cross through Bowe's guard. 4:0
0:46 Bowe moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Page. 4:0
0:56 Page tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bowe blocks it. 4:0
01:11 Bowe dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greg Page back on his heels! 4:4
01:11 Page looks stunned! 4:4
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Bowe! 4:9
01:25 And Page's in big trouble now! 4:9
01:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Bowe! He snapped Page's head straight back with that punch! 4:13
01:38 That shot landed square and Page felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:13
01:47 Bowe lands a stinging jab. 4:15
01:47 Bowe knows that Page is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Page. 4:15
02:00 Bowe can't score with short uppercut inside. Page got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:15
02:12 Circling left, Riddick Bowe looks for an opening to fire a shot at Page. 4:15
02:20 Page takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:19
02:20 Page is hurt! 4:19
02:29 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Bowe is scoring more than Page. 6:22
02:29 Bowe is raining blows down on Page, who is obviously hurt. Bowe wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 6:22
02:38 Bowe lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Page's midsection. 6:24
02:48 Bowe snakes the jab through Page's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:26
02:52 * This should be stopped now, before Page get's hurt!Assimenios pulls Bowe off of Page and he's stopping the fight!! Riddick Bowe is the winner by TKO here in the 5th round! 6:26
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Antonacci
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 5 is...
Riddick Bowe!
Score Cards
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 30 27 27 27 111
Riddick Bowe 30 30 30 30 120
Statistics
Categories Greg Page Riddick Bowe
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.80 7.20
Hooks / Round 4.40 5.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 5.40
Combinations / Round 5.40 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.40 7.20
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 29.20
Punches Missed / Round 22.80 53.00
Punching Accuracy 44.4% 35.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 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
Greg Page vs Riddick Bowe
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Wilensky (United States), David Hess (United States) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Greg Page - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Riddick Bowe - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Bowe lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:22 As high as Greg Page is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bowe takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:31 Riddick Bowe voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:44 Bowe just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
0:51 Page connects with a left-right combo. 2:2
01:05 Bowe tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:2
01:14 Bowe pins Page's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
01:23 Assimenios is shouting at Bowe to break! 2:2
01:36 Page lands a wicked cross! 6:2
01:36 Bowe is badly hurt! 6:2
01:50 Bowe catches Page coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:7
01:50 That's the punch Bowe hoped to land! Greg Page looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:7
02:12 Page shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bowe flush! 10:7
02:12 Riddick Bowe's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:7
02:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:7
02:34 Page does a great job of moving as Bowe tries to work inside. 10:7
02:37 Page lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Riddick Bowe on the end of that punch. 12:7
02:46 Bowe doesn't have to look for Page this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:54 Bowe cranks a hard cross to the body of Greg Page. 12:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Page just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:16 That flurry by Bowe scored cleanly as Page looks to clinch. 0:3
0:25 Bowe got some great advice from Bill Gibson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:3
0:32 Bowe lands a strong uppercut! 0:7
0:32 Page is clutching his side! 0:7
0:45 Bowe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
0:48 Page scores with the jab. 2:7
01:01 Bowe lands a devastating hook! 2:12
01:01 Page is gasping for air!! 2:12
01:15 Bowe landed a sharp combination that rocked Page back on his heels! 2:16
01:15 Page is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:16
01:32 Bowe scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Page's jaw. 2:18
01:32 Riddick Bowe stunned Page with that last shot and Bowe's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 2:18
01:45 Bowe continues to follow Page about the ring. 2:18
01:58 Bowe is off target with that hook. 2:18
02:13 Bowe fires a volley of punches but Page was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:18
02:24 There's a straight right by Bowe! 2:22
02:24 Page is reeling after that shot! 2:22
02:37 Page follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 5:22
02:57 Page smothers Bowe's attack as Bowe tries to get off some shots inside. 5:22
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 5:24
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Page looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Page's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:25 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:29 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:37 Greg Page takes a solid cross from Bowe. 0:3
0:51 Page wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bowe's defense. 0:3
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 0:3
01:04 Page is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:3
01:35 Bowe misses with that hook. 2:3
01:47 Bowe throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Page but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
02:01 You would think Page had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Bowe looked trying to score there! 2:3
02:13 Page lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Riddick Bowe. 2:3
02:20 Riddick Bowe lands a devastating cross! 2:7
02:20 Page suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:7
02:37 Bowe is holding... 2:7
02:42 Assimenios separates the two... 2:7
02:57 Bowe can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 3:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Page looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Bowe cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Page had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Bowe's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:28 Page is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:33 Page and Bowe go toe to toe with Page getting the better of it. 3:2
0:47 Bowe drops the right hand flush on Page's chin! 3:7
0:47 Greg Page is staggered... 3:7
01:03 Bowe fires and misses. 3:7
01:05 Page fires a solid combination. 5:7
01:15 Page lands a cross to the body. 7:7
01:28 Page is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bowe. 7:7
01:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:7
01:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:7
01:45 Bowe doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Page. 7:10
02:05 Riddick Bowe tries to drop the right hand over the top but Page ducks under it. 7:10
02:08 The cross scores for Page. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:10
02:22 Page is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:10
02:32 Bowe goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:12
02:45 Page works his way in and leans on Bowe... 9:12
02:54 Bowe works his way free! 9:12
03:00 Page tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Page and Bowe really went at it. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:09 Greg Page works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Bowe pushes Page then steps away from him. 2:0
0:32 Greg Page gets the cross through Bowe's guard. 4:0
0:46 Bowe moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Page. 4:0
0:56 Page tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bowe blocks it. 4:0
01:11 Bowe dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greg Page back on his heels! 4:4
01:11 Page looks stunned! 4:4
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Bowe! 4:9
01:25 And Page's in big trouble now! 4:9
01:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Bowe! He snapped Page's head straight back with that punch! 4:13
01:38 That shot landed square and Page felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:13
01:47 Bowe lands a stinging jab. 4:15
01:47 Bowe knows that Page is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Page. 4:15
02:00 Bowe can't score with short uppercut inside. Page got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:15
02:12 Circling left, Riddick Bowe looks for an opening to fire a shot at Page. 4:15
02:20 Page takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:19
02:20 Page is hurt! 4:19
02:29 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Bowe is scoring more than Page. 6:22
02:29 Bowe is raining blows down on Page, who is obviously hurt. Bowe wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 6:22
02:38 Bowe lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Page's midsection. 6:24
02:48 Bowe snakes the jab through Page's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:26
02:52 * This should be stopped now, before Page get's hurt!Assimenios pulls Bowe off of Page and he's stopping the fight!! Riddick Bowe is the winner by TKO here in the 5th round! 6:26
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Antonacci
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 5 is...
Riddick Bowe!
Score Cards
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 10 9 9 9 37
Riddick Bowe 10 10 10 10 40
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Greg Page 30 27 27 27 111
Riddick Bowe 30 30 30 30 120
Statistics
Categories Greg Page Riddick Bowe
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.80 7.20
Hooks / Round 4.40 5.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 5.40
Combinations / Round 5.40 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.40 7.20
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 29.20
Punches Missed / Round 22.80 53.00
Punching Accuracy 44.4% 35.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 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 32 fights 19-24 and all other major belts&HWspecial
Preliminary 1
Evander Holyfield vs Jimmy Young
Fight info: Atlanta Auditorium, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Julie Lederman (United States) and Carol Polis (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Evander Holyfield - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Young - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
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
0:14 Young is clinching... Holyfield is trying to free his gloves... They are under Young's arms... 0:0
0:18 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:29 Young connects with an uppercut to the head of Holyfield. 0:2
0:59 Young cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Holyfield had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
01:10 Holyfield connects with a violent combination! 4:2
01:10 Jimmy Young took far too many hard shots from Holyfield in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:2
01:24 Holyfield misses with that punch. 4:2
01:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:42 Holyfield is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
01:44 Young's finds a home on Holyfield's jaw. 4:4
01:58 Holyfield misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
02:01 Young bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:6
02:18 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:27 England pries them apart. 4:6
02:31 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:6
02:43 Holyfield fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
02:45 Young throws the cross and scores to the head of Holyfield. 4:8
02:54 Holyfield and Young swap blows with neither taking a step back. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Young's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Holyfield misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:33 Holyfield wings a big left hand at Young but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:36 Evander Holyfield ducks into an uppercut from Young. 0:4
0:48 Young continues to pop the jab 0:6
01:00 Young doubles up to the body, though Holyfield seems unfazed. 0:8
01:16 Young slips out of a corner, as Holyfield attempts to trap him. 0:8
01:21 Young gets off a quick combination to the body 0:10
01:37 Holyfield misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:10
01:53 Young is circling his opponent. 0:10
02:03 Holyfield throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Young but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:10
02:05 Young gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:12
02:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Holyfield! 5:12
02:21 That blow connected solidly to the head of Young and he is stunned! 5:12
02:30 Young doesn't have to look for Evander Holyfield this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:12
02:34 Young rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:14
02:47 Evander Holyfield fires and misses. 5:14
02:55 Young moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:16
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 Young picks off the cross by Holyfield. 0:0
0:16 Young's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
0:42 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:49 Young quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:04 England tries to separate the boxers but Holyfield has a vice-like grip on Young. 0:2
01:13 * Young is told to quit hitting on the break by England. 0:2
01:27 England is talking to Holyfield and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:2
01:35 Holyfield fires a lead right that Young manages to avoid. 0:2
01:42 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 0:2
01:45 Holyfield is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Young with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:2
01:57 Young lands consecutive blows to Holyfield's midsection. 3:4
02:15 Holyfield catches Young coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:4
02:15 Young is hurt! 7:4
02:28 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
02:39 Young tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Holyfield blocks it. 7:4
02:46 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:49 Young rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:6
03:00 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Young locks up Holyfield's arms. 7:6
03:00 Holyfield works his way free! 7:6
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Young fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:33 Young is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:40 Young tastes Evander Holyfield's jab 4:0
0:50 Young throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:2
01:02 Young scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:4
01:16 Evander Holyfield moves to the center of the Ring taunting Young with his hands by his sides. 4:4
01:23 Holyfield does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 7:4
01:37 Holyfield throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
01:39 Young lands a short left hook to the head. 7:6
01:52 Holyfield has Young blocked in! 7:6
01:56 Holyfield is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:6
02:01 A straight cross from Young gets through Holyfield's guard. 7:8
02:15 Young doesn't connect with the hook. 7:8
02:18 Holyfield feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 10:8
02:32 Holyfield has his arms wrapped around Young... Now they separate. 10:8
02:36 England is shouting at Holyfield to break! 10:8
02:46 * Jimmy Young has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 10:8
02:57 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Holyfield is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Young's head! 5:0
0:41 Young is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
0:55 Holyfield fires a left hand that Young takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:06 Young wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holyfield's defense. 5:0
01:13 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:0
01:27 Young misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:0
01:34 It's a sweet uppercut by Holyfield! He snapped Young's head straight back with that punch! 10:0
01:34 Holyfield has Young in trouble after that punch! 10:0
01:44 Holyfield retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:48 Young fires a volley of punches but Holyfield was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:0
01:56 Young lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:2
02:12 Holyfield is challenging Young to fight him and quit clinching. 10:2
02:16 Young finally lets go of Holyfield. 10:2
02:21 Jimmy Young finds a home for his jab, keeping Holyfield at bay. 10:4
02:30 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:4
02:35 Young throws a flurry of punches but Holyfield either blocks or slips them. 10:4
02:42 Holyfield landed a sharp combination that rocked Young back on his heels! 14:4
02:42 Young is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 14:4
02:52 Young backs into a neutral corner. 14:4
02:57 Holyfield can't score with short uppercut inside. Young got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 14:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Holyfield encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Young. Now it's up to Holyfield to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Young has Holyfield trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Young wraps his arms around Holyfield. 0:0
0:22 England separates them. 0:0
0:29 Young lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:42 Holyfield backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:46 Young wraps up Holyfield. 0:2
0:51 * Holyfield is leaning on the back of Young's neck and England has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
01:04 Young lands a stinging jab. 0:4
01:18 Young bounces off the ropes, challenging Holyfield to come get him. 0:4
01:23 Holyfield plants a vicious hook under Young's rib cage. 3:4
01:35 Holyfield slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:39 Young grabs Holyfield. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:4
01:44 Referee England steps in to break it up. 3:4
01:48 Young is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:4
01:54 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 5:6
02:06 Young is blocked in his own corner... 5:6
02:06 Holyfield goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 8:6
02:23 Holyfield pins Young's arms. Now they move apart. 8:6
02:35 * Young is being warned for hitting on the break. England is letting the judges know. 8:6
02:48 Holyfield backs into the right corner. 8:6
02:48 Young's jab connects to Holyfield's head 8:8
02:57 Upstairs and downstairs! Young lands two quick blows and then moves away from Holyfield's counters. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell. Evander Holyfield wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 7:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Young received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Young moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Evander Holyfield lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Young tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:33 England steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:42 Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:44 Young scores with the jab. 2:2
0:54 Evander Holyfield is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 5:2
01:08 Evander Holyfield tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:2
01:10 Some nice infighting ends with Young getting an uppercut in. 5:4
01:23 Holyfield gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 7:4
01:37 "The Real Deal" Holyfield fires a shot, but it glances off Young's shoulder. 7:4
01:39 Young is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 7:6
01:55 Holyfield drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:6
01:55 Young is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:6
02:08 Young made Holyfield look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Evander Holyfield would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 11:6
02:18 Young moves into the near corner. 11:6
02:22 Holyfield shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Young flush! 15:6
02:22 Young is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:6
02:27 Jimmy Young now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:6
02:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Young lands the right hand. 15:8
02:49 Holyfield's misses as Young backpedals away. 15:8
03:00 Evander Holyfield lands a wicked cross! 19:8
03:00 Young was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 19:8
03:00 The swelling is increasing around Young's right. 19:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 20:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Holyfield and Jimmy Young leave their corners. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield comes in low. Young puts a headlock on him. England knocks Young's arm off Holyfield's head. 0:0
0:20 Young shoves Holyfield away. 0:0
0:25 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:0
0:28 Holyfield is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:28 Some good body work by Young but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:45 Young works his way in and leans on Holyfield... 0:2
0:57 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:2
01:01 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Young. 2:5
01:06 Young's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:5
01:19 Young seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:27 Holyfield is either lucky or has radar. Young's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:5
01:39 Evander Holyfield just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:9
01:39 Evander Holyfield was stunned by that blow! 2:9
01:52 Young suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:9
01:54 Holyfield scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:9
02:13 Young lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:11
02:30 Holyfield can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:11
02:32 Young sneaks home the right cross. 4:13
02:42 Young forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 4:15
02:58 Young whiffs with the jab. 4:15
03:00 Holyfield appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:15
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:14 Holyfield slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:23 Holyfield ties up Young. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:32 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:37 Holyfield lands a nice cross but Young turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:42 Look for Holyfield to start to target Jimmy Young's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:0
0:54 Young takes a hard combination from Holyfield 6:0
0:54 Young seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
01:07 Young does a great job of moving as Holyfield tries to work inside. 6:0
01:14 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:22 Evander Holyfield misses wildly with the hook. 6:0
01:24 Young flicks a jab to Holyfield's stomach 6:2
01:33 Holyfield pumps a solid jab into the face of Young; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 9:2
01:46 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:2
01:50 Holyfield swings...and misses. 9:2
01:53 Jimmy Young can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 9:4
02:05 Holyfield gets in a short cross to the body. 11:4
02:10 Jimmy Young's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 11:4
02:16 Young is forced into his own corner... 11:4
02:21 Holyfield pins Young's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:4
02:25 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:4
02:34 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 11:4
02:39 England breaks them up... 11:4
02:43 Evander Holyfield and Young clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 11:4
02:52 Holyfield tries to drop the right hand over the top but Young ducks under it. 11:4
02:59 Young slides into the corner... 11:4
03:00 Holyfield just comes up short with the cross. 11:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Young'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
0:09 Young traps Holyfield in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Young is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Holyfield. 0:0
0:18 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:26 Young has Holyfield cornered! 0:0
0:30 Young is giving Holyfield a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:39 Young is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:48 Young takes a solid cross from Holyfield. 3:0
01:07 Young lands a flurry to the ribs of Holyfield. 3:2
01:16 Young fires a light jab to the stomach 3:4
01:37 Holyfield picks off the jab thrown by Young. 3:4
01:49 Young is holding... 3:4
01:53 Young and Holyfield each take a step back. 3:4
01:58 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 3:4
02:06 Holyfield looks to work the body, but Young covers up nicely. 3:4
02:08 Young fires a punch over the jab of Holyfield and gets it in for points. 3:6
02:18 Young has Holyfield trapped! 3:6
02:18 Young is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:8
02:31 Young is moving around the ring nicely. 3:8
02:39 The fighters are at ring center... 3:8
02:39 Young hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Evander Holyfield. 3:10
02:51 Young has Evander Holyfield pinned! 3:10
02:51 Young lands a jab to Holyfield's midsection 3:12
03:00 It looks like Holyfield has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:12
03:00 Young shows Holyfield his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 3:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Young's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Young's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Young rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:23 Holyfield just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:35 Young is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Holyfield attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
0:46 Young grabs and holds Holyfield... 0:2
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
01:07 Watch Young move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Holyfield off balance. 0:2
01:11 Young pins Holyfield in the corner! 0:2
01:16 Young grabs Holyfield's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Young to let go. 0:2
01:28 Referee England separates the two... 0:2
01:38 Holyfield frees himself from Young's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:2
01:42 The uppercut just landed by Young is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:4
01:56 Young telegraphed that shot and Holyfield ducks under it easily. 0:4
02:03 Holyfield cranks up the hook and connects to Young's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
02:03 Young was shaken by that blow! 4:4
02:08 The increased swelling around the right eye of Young is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:4
02:18 Jimmy Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Evander Holyfield. 4:4
02:20 A hard uppercut from Holyfield lands flush. 7:4
02:32 Holyfield retreats into the lower corner. 7:4
02:32 Young misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 7:6
02:44 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:6
02:52 Young brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:6
03:00 Jimmy Young grabs Holyfield again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:6
03:00 Jimmy Young uses his shoulder to force Holyfield out of the clinch. 7:6
03:00 It looks like Holyfield has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:6
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield and Young square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Young is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Young still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Young usues his legs to avoid Holyfield's punches. 0:0
0:13 Young feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Holyfield's chin. 0:2
0:18 Evander Holyfield is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:22 Evander Holyfield is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:30 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:32 Young digs a short hook to ribs of Holyfield. 0:4
0:48 Holyfield traps Young's gloves under his arms, forcing England to break them up. 0:4
0:53 Young tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:4
0:57 Young's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Young is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Holyfield pummels Young, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 5:4
01:05 Those shots all landed square and Young felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 5:4
01:10 The swelling around Young's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:4
01:19 Holyfield clamps Young's arms to his side and holds on until England breaks the hold. 5:4
01:24 England has to separate the two... 5:4
01:35 Young tries to muscle inside but Holyfield clinches him. 5:4
01:40 England separates the two... 5:4
01:44 Holyfield has Young blocked in! 5:4
01:49 Evander Holyfield looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:4
01:51 Young is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:6
02:08 Holyfield fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:6
02:10 Young leans on Holyfield and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 5:8
02:23 Young seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
02:34 Holyfield just comes up short with the combination. 5:8
02:36 Young throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 5:10
02:51 Young goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:12
03:00 Jimmy Young slides into his own corner... 5:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 12, forcing England to step in. 5:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Young is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:10 Holyfield traps Young's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:15 England separates the two... 0:0
0:19 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Holyfield providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Young retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Holyfield leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:31 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:36 England warns Holyfield for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:40 Young pushes Holyfield away. 0:0
0:45 Young backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:49 That punch actually went behind Young's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Evander Holyfield. 0:0
0:51 Young shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
01:04 The fighters are trading punches and Jimmy Young seems to have won that exchange. 2:5
01:08 The swelling under Young'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. 2:5
01:16 A flurry of blows from Young lands to the body 2:7
01:27 Young eats a jab from Holyfield 4:7
01:41 Holyfield pins Young's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:7
01:50 Referee England has to separate the two... 4:7
01:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:02 Evander Holyfield just misses with a huge shot as Young chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:7
02:04 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Young lands a short uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 4:9
02:16 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Holyfield has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:11
02:29 Holyfield misses with that hook. 7:11
02:32 * England is halting the fight and warning Young for a low blow. Young is pleading his case but to no avail. 7:13
02:45 Holyfield's tank is just about on empty. 7:13
02:50 The action is at ring center. 7:13
02:54 Holyfield fires and misses. 7:13
02:57 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Young blasts home a hook. 7:15
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 7:13
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Young's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Young scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:18 Holyfield retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:35 England moves them apart. 0:2
0:44 Maybe they ought to nickname Young "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:2
0:49 * England steps in and admonishes Holyfield for using his shoulder. 0:2
01:08 Young tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holyfield. 0:2
01:15 Holyfield drives that short hook into Young's midsection! 5:2
01:15 Young is gasping for air!! 5:2
01:28 Holyfield lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Young protects his body well. 5:2
01:35 Young is trapped in Holyfield's corner... 5:2
01:35 A hard jab lands from Holyfield 8:2
01:35 Holyfield has Young hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Holyfield is. 8:2
01:43 Holyfield has Young trapped! 8:2
01:52 Young is protecting the body nicely as Evander Holyfield fails to score inside. 8:2
01:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:2
02:04 Evander Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
02:15 Evander Holyfield darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:2
02:19 Holyfield delivers a cross to the nose of Young. 11:2
02:23 There has to be something done about the swelling around Young's right eye as it continues to worsen. 11:2
02:36 Young usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Holyfield tries vainly to score. 11:2
02:38 Young catches Holyfield with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:4
02:47 Jimmy Young traps Holyfield in the corner! 11:4
02:52 Young will tie a guy up if he has to. 11:4
02:56 Young pushes Holyfield away. 11:4
03:00 Holyfield backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Young traps Evander Holyfield's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 11:4
03:00 * The referee cautions Young about leaning on Holyfield's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 11:4
03:00 Holyfield appears to have this fight under control. 11:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 14. 12:2
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Holyfield's corner and Holyfield was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Young'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 Young moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Evander Holyfield takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:23 Both fighters are flailing away but Jimmy Young is definitely landing the better punches. 5:3
0:42 * Young swarms Holyfield scoring with both hands, Holyfield looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Evander Holyfield just folded under Young's blistering attack!! 5:3
0:45 England crouches over Holyfield and begins to count.. 5:11
0:45 1... 5:11
0:46 2... 5:11
0:47 3... 5:11
0:48 4... 5:11
0:49 5... 5:11
0:50 6... 5:11
0:51 7... 5:11
0:51 * Holyfield's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 5:11
0:51 England checks Holyfield closely and will allow the fight to continue. 5:11
0:51 Young is raining blows down on Evander Holyfield, who is obviously hurt. Young wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 5:11
0:59 Evander Holyfield and Young stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 7:13
0:59 Jimmy Young has got Holyfield on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 15th. 7:13
01:04 Young's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:13
01:08 Young gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Holyfield with an uppercut. 7:15
01:08 Young knows that Holyfield is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Holyfield. 7:15
01:13 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Evander Holyfield. 7:15
01:17 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Young lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Holyfield. 7:17
01:17 Holyfield is badly stunned and Young will try to finish him off here in the 15th round! 7:17
01:31 Jimmy Young ends up behind Holyfield as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:17
01:40 Jimmy Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 7:17
01:46 Holyfield retreats into the lower right corner. 7:17
01:51 Young misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:17
02:01 Holyfield slides into the corner... 7:17
02:05 Young misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:17
02:08 Holyfield scores with a glancing cross. 9:17
02:17 Holyfield traps Young in the corner! 9:17
02:21 England yells at the fighters to separate but Holyfield and Young are a tangle of arms. 9:17
02:26 England moves in to break the clinch. 9:17
02:30 Young's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 9:17
02:43 Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 9:17
02:55 Young scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Holyfield's jaw. 9:19
03:00 Young pins Holyfield in the corner! 9:19
03:00 Young tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:19
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:19
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 9:18
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 143 to 142 for Evander Holyfield
Julie Lederman, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for Jimmy Young
Carol Polis, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for...
...Jimmy Young
The winner by split decision is Jimmy Young!
Score Cards
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 143
Jimmy Young 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 142
Julie Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 141
Jimmy Young 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 142
Jimmy Young 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 28 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 29 28 29 30 24 426
Jimmy Young 29 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 28 29 28 27 30 429
Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Jimmy Young
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.93
Hooks / Round 3.47 5.27
Crosses / Round 2.93 4.80
Combinations / Round 3.67 5.47
Uppercuts / Round 2.27 5.07
Punches Landed / Round 16.53 28.53
Punches Missed / Round 81.87 26.27
Punching Accuracy 16.8% 52.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 6 / 3 6 / 3
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Evander Holyfield vs Jimmy Young
Fight info: Atlanta Auditorium, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Julie Lederman (United States) and Carol Polis (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Evander Holyfield - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Young - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
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
0:14 Young is clinching... Holyfield is trying to free his gloves... They are under Young's arms... 0:0
0:18 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:29 Young connects with an uppercut to the head of Holyfield. 0:2
0:59 Young cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Holyfield had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
01:10 Holyfield connects with a violent combination! 4:2
01:10 Jimmy Young took far too many hard shots from Holyfield in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:2
01:24 Holyfield misses with that punch. 4:2
01:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:42 Holyfield is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
01:44 Young's finds a home on Holyfield's jaw. 4:4
01:58 Holyfield misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
02:01 Young bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:6
02:18 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:27 England pries them apart. 4:6
02:31 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:6
02:43 Holyfield fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
02:45 Young throws the cross and scores to the head of Holyfield. 4:8
02:54 Holyfield and Young swap blows with neither taking a step back. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Young's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Holyfield misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:33 Holyfield wings a big left hand at Young but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:36 Evander Holyfield ducks into an uppercut from Young. 0:4
0:48 Young continues to pop the jab 0:6
01:00 Young doubles up to the body, though Holyfield seems unfazed. 0:8
01:16 Young slips out of a corner, as Holyfield attempts to trap him. 0:8
01:21 Young gets off a quick combination to the body 0:10
01:37 Holyfield misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:10
01:53 Young is circling his opponent. 0:10
02:03 Holyfield throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Young but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:10
02:05 Young gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:12
02:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Holyfield! 5:12
02:21 That blow connected solidly to the head of Young and he is stunned! 5:12
02:30 Young doesn't have to look for Evander Holyfield this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:12
02:34 Young rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:14
02:47 Evander Holyfield fires and misses. 5:14
02:55 Young moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:16
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 Young picks off the cross by Holyfield. 0:0
0:16 Young's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
0:42 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:49 Young quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:04 England tries to separate the boxers but Holyfield has a vice-like grip on Young. 0:2
01:13 * Young is told to quit hitting on the break by England. 0:2
01:27 England is talking to Holyfield and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:2
01:35 Holyfield fires a lead right that Young manages to avoid. 0:2
01:42 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 0:2
01:45 Holyfield is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Young with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:2
01:57 Young lands consecutive blows to Holyfield's midsection. 3:4
02:15 Holyfield catches Young coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:4
02:15 Young is hurt! 7:4
02:28 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
02:39 Young tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Holyfield blocks it. 7:4
02:46 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:49 Young rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:6
03:00 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Young locks up Holyfield's arms. 7:6
03:00 Holyfield works his way free! 7:6
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Young fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:33 Young is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:40 Young tastes Evander Holyfield's jab 4:0
0:50 Young throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:2
01:02 Young scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:4
01:16 Evander Holyfield moves to the center of the Ring taunting Young with his hands by his sides. 4:4
01:23 Holyfield does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 7:4
01:37 Holyfield throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
01:39 Young lands a short left hook to the head. 7:6
01:52 Holyfield has Young blocked in! 7:6
01:56 Holyfield is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:6
02:01 A straight cross from Young gets through Holyfield's guard. 7:8
02:15 Young doesn't connect with the hook. 7:8
02:18 Holyfield feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 10:8
02:32 Holyfield has his arms wrapped around Young... Now they separate. 10:8
02:36 England is shouting at Holyfield to break! 10:8
02:46 * Jimmy Young has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 10:8
02:57 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Holyfield is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Young's head! 5:0
0:41 Young is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
0:55 Holyfield fires a left hand that Young takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:06 Young wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holyfield's defense. 5:0
01:13 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:0
01:27 Young misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:0
01:34 It's a sweet uppercut by Holyfield! He snapped Young's head straight back with that punch! 10:0
01:34 Holyfield has Young in trouble after that punch! 10:0
01:44 Holyfield retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:48 Young fires a volley of punches but Holyfield was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:0
01:56 Young lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:2
02:12 Holyfield is challenging Young to fight him and quit clinching. 10:2
02:16 Young finally lets go of Holyfield. 10:2
02:21 Jimmy Young finds a home for his jab, keeping Holyfield at bay. 10:4
02:30 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:4
02:35 Young throws a flurry of punches but Holyfield either blocks or slips them. 10:4
02:42 Holyfield landed a sharp combination that rocked Young back on his heels! 14:4
02:42 Young is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 14:4
02:52 Young backs into a neutral corner. 14:4
02:57 Holyfield can't score with short uppercut inside. Young got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 14:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Holyfield encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Young. Now it's up to Holyfield to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Young has Holyfield trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Young wraps his arms around Holyfield. 0:0
0:22 England separates them. 0:0
0:29 Young lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:42 Holyfield backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:46 Young wraps up Holyfield. 0:2
0:51 * Holyfield is leaning on the back of Young's neck and England has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
01:04 Young lands a stinging jab. 0:4
01:18 Young bounces off the ropes, challenging Holyfield to come get him. 0:4
01:23 Holyfield plants a vicious hook under Young's rib cage. 3:4
01:35 Holyfield slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:39 Young grabs Holyfield. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:4
01:44 Referee England steps in to break it up. 3:4
01:48 Young is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:4
01:54 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 5:6
02:06 Young is blocked in his own corner... 5:6
02:06 Holyfield goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 8:6
02:23 Holyfield pins Young's arms. Now they move apart. 8:6
02:35 * Young is being warned for hitting on the break. England is letting the judges know. 8:6
02:48 Holyfield backs into the right corner. 8:6
02:48 Young's jab connects to Holyfield's head 8:8
02:57 Upstairs and downstairs! Young lands two quick blows and then moves away from Holyfield's counters. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell. Evander Holyfield wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 7:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Young received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Young moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Evander Holyfield lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Young tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:33 England steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:42 Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:44 Young scores with the jab. 2:2
0:54 Evander Holyfield is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 5:2
01:08 Evander Holyfield tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:2
01:10 Some nice infighting ends with Young getting an uppercut in. 5:4
01:23 Holyfield gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 7:4
01:37 "The Real Deal" Holyfield fires a shot, but it glances off Young's shoulder. 7:4
01:39 Young is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 7:6
01:55 Holyfield drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:6
01:55 Young is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:6
02:08 Young made Holyfield look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Evander Holyfield would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 11:6
02:18 Young moves into the near corner. 11:6
02:22 Holyfield shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Young flush! 15:6
02:22 Young is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:6
02:27 Jimmy Young now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:6
02:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Young lands the right hand. 15:8
02:49 Holyfield's misses as Young backpedals away. 15:8
03:00 Evander Holyfield lands a wicked cross! 19:8
03:00 Young was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 19:8
03:00 The swelling is increasing around Young's right. 19:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 20:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Holyfield and Jimmy Young leave their corners. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield comes in low. Young puts a headlock on him. England knocks Young's arm off Holyfield's head. 0:0
0:20 Young shoves Holyfield away. 0:0
0:25 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:0
0:28 Holyfield is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:28 Some good body work by Young but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:45 Young works his way in and leans on Holyfield... 0:2
0:57 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:2
01:01 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Young. 2:5
01:06 Young's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:5
01:19 Young seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:27 Holyfield is either lucky or has radar. Young's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:5
01:39 Evander Holyfield just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:9
01:39 Evander Holyfield was stunned by that blow! 2:9
01:52 Young suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:9
01:54 Holyfield scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:9
02:13 Young lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:11
02:30 Holyfield can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:11
02:32 Young sneaks home the right cross. 4:13
02:42 Young forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 4:15
02:58 Young whiffs with the jab. 4:15
03:00 Holyfield appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:15
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:14 Holyfield slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:23 Holyfield ties up Young. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:32 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:37 Holyfield lands a nice cross but Young turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:42 Look for Holyfield to start to target Jimmy Young's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:0
0:54 Young takes a hard combination from Holyfield 6:0
0:54 Young seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
01:07 Young does a great job of moving as Holyfield tries to work inside. 6:0
01:14 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:22 Evander Holyfield misses wildly with the hook. 6:0
01:24 Young flicks a jab to Holyfield's stomach 6:2
01:33 Holyfield pumps a solid jab into the face of Young; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 9:2
01:46 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:2
01:50 Holyfield swings...and misses. 9:2
01:53 Jimmy Young can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 9:4
02:05 Holyfield gets in a short cross to the body. 11:4
02:10 Jimmy Young's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 11:4
02:16 Young is forced into his own corner... 11:4
02:21 Holyfield pins Young's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:4
02:25 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:4
02:34 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 11:4
02:39 England breaks them up... 11:4
02:43 Evander Holyfield and Young clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 11:4
02:52 Holyfield tries to drop the right hand over the top but Young ducks under it. 11:4
02:59 Young slides into the corner... 11:4
03:00 Holyfield just comes up short with the cross. 11:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Young'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
0:09 Young traps Holyfield in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Young is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Holyfield. 0:0
0:18 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:26 Young has Holyfield cornered! 0:0
0:30 Young is giving Holyfield a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:39 Young is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:48 Young takes a solid cross from Holyfield. 3:0
01:07 Young lands a flurry to the ribs of Holyfield. 3:2
01:16 Young fires a light jab to the stomach 3:4
01:37 Holyfield picks off the jab thrown by Young. 3:4
01:49 Young is holding... 3:4
01:53 Young and Holyfield each take a step back. 3:4
01:58 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 3:4
02:06 Holyfield looks to work the body, but Young covers up nicely. 3:4
02:08 Young fires a punch over the jab of Holyfield and gets it in for points. 3:6
02:18 Young has Holyfield trapped! 3:6
02:18 Young is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:8
02:31 Young is moving around the ring nicely. 3:8
02:39 The fighters are at ring center... 3:8
02:39 Young hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Evander Holyfield. 3:10
02:51 Young has Evander Holyfield pinned! 3:10
02:51 Young lands a jab to Holyfield's midsection 3:12
03:00 It looks like Holyfield has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:12
03:00 Young shows Holyfield his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 3:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Young's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Young's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Young rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:23 Holyfield just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:35 Young is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Holyfield attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
0:46 Young grabs and holds Holyfield... 0:2
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
01:07 Watch Young move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Holyfield off balance. 0:2
01:11 Young pins Holyfield in the corner! 0:2
01:16 Young grabs Holyfield's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Young to let go. 0:2
01:28 Referee England separates the two... 0:2
01:38 Holyfield frees himself from Young's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:2
01:42 The uppercut just landed by Young is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:4
01:56 Young telegraphed that shot and Holyfield ducks under it easily. 0:4
02:03 Holyfield cranks up the hook and connects to Young's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
02:03 Young was shaken by that blow! 4:4
02:08 The increased swelling around the right eye of Young is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:4
02:18 Jimmy Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Evander Holyfield. 4:4
02:20 A hard uppercut from Holyfield lands flush. 7:4
02:32 Holyfield retreats into the lower corner. 7:4
02:32 Young misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 7:6
02:44 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:6
02:52 Young brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:6
03:00 Jimmy Young grabs Holyfield again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:6
03:00 Jimmy Young uses his shoulder to force Holyfield out of the clinch. 7:6
03:00 It looks like Holyfield has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:6
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield and Young square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Young is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Young still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Young usues his legs to avoid Holyfield's punches. 0:0
0:13 Young feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Holyfield's chin. 0:2
0:18 Evander Holyfield is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:22 Evander Holyfield is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:30 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:32 Young digs a short hook to ribs of Holyfield. 0:4
0:48 Holyfield traps Young's gloves under his arms, forcing England to break them up. 0:4
0:53 Young tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:4
0:57 Young's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Young is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Holyfield pummels Young, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 5:4
01:05 Those shots all landed square and Young felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 5:4
01:10 The swelling around Young's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:4
01:19 Holyfield clamps Young's arms to his side and holds on until England breaks the hold. 5:4
01:24 England has to separate the two... 5:4
01:35 Young tries to muscle inside but Holyfield clinches him. 5:4
01:40 England separates the two... 5:4
01:44 Holyfield has Young blocked in! 5:4
01:49 Evander Holyfield looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:4
01:51 Young is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:6
02:08 Holyfield fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:6
02:10 Young leans on Holyfield and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 5:8
02:23 Young seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
02:34 Holyfield just comes up short with the combination. 5:8
02:36 Young throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 5:10
02:51 Young goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:12
03:00 Jimmy Young slides into his own corner... 5:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 12, forcing England to step in. 5:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Young is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:10 Holyfield traps Young's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:15 England separates the two... 0:0
0:19 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Holyfield providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Young retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Holyfield leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:31 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:36 England warns Holyfield for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:40 Young pushes Holyfield away. 0:0
0:45 Young backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:49 That punch actually went behind Young's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Evander Holyfield. 0:0
0:51 Young shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
01:04 The fighters are trading punches and Jimmy Young seems to have won that exchange. 2:5
01:08 The swelling under Young'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. 2:5
01:16 A flurry of blows from Young lands to the body 2:7
01:27 Young eats a jab from Holyfield 4:7
01:41 Holyfield pins Young's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:7
01:50 Referee England has to separate the two... 4:7
01:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:02 Evander Holyfield just misses with a huge shot as Young chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:7
02:04 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Young lands a short uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 4:9
02:16 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Holyfield has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:11
02:29 Holyfield misses with that hook. 7:11
02:32 * England is halting the fight and warning Young for a low blow. Young is pleading his case but to no avail. 7:13
02:45 Holyfield's tank is just about on empty. 7:13
02:50 The action is at ring center. 7:13
02:54 Holyfield fires and misses. 7:13
02:57 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Young blasts home a hook. 7:15
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 7:13
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Young's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Young scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:18 Holyfield retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:35 England moves them apart. 0:2
0:44 Maybe they ought to nickname Young "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:2
0:49 * England steps in and admonishes Holyfield for using his shoulder. 0:2
01:08 Young tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holyfield. 0:2
01:15 Holyfield drives that short hook into Young's midsection! 5:2
01:15 Young is gasping for air!! 5:2
01:28 Holyfield lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Young protects his body well. 5:2
01:35 Young is trapped in Holyfield's corner... 5:2
01:35 A hard jab lands from Holyfield 8:2
01:35 Holyfield has Young hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Holyfield is. 8:2
01:43 Holyfield has Young trapped! 8:2
01:52 Young is protecting the body nicely as Evander Holyfield fails to score inside. 8:2
01:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:2
02:04 Evander Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
02:15 Evander Holyfield darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:2
02:19 Holyfield delivers a cross to the nose of Young. 11:2
02:23 There has to be something done about the swelling around Young's right eye as it continues to worsen. 11:2
02:36 Young usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Holyfield tries vainly to score. 11:2
02:38 Young catches Holyfield with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:4
02:47 Jimmy Young traps Holyfield in the corner! 11:4
02:52 Young will tie a guy up if he has to. 11:4
02:56 Young pushes Holyfield away. 11:4
03:00 Holyfield backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Young traps Evander Holyfield's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 11:4
03:00 * The referee cautions Young about leaning on Holyfield's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 11:4
03:00 Holyfield appears to have this fight under control. 11:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 14. 12:2
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Holyfield's corner and Holyfield was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Young'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 Young moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Evander Holyfield takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:23 Both fighters are flailing away but Jimmy Young is definitely landing the better punches. 5:3
0:42 * Young swarms Holyfield scoring with both hands, Holyfield looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Evander Holyfield just folded under Young's blistering attack!! 5:3
0:45 England crouches over Holyfield and begins to count.. 5:11
0:45 1... 5:11
0:46 2... 5:11
0:47 3... 5:11
0:48 4... 5:11
0:49 5... 5:11
0:50 6... 5:11
0:51 7... 5:11
0:51 * Holyfield's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 5:11
0:51 England checks Holyfield closely and will allow the fight to continue. 5:11
0:51 Young is raining blows down on Evander Holyfield, who is obviously hurt. Young wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 5:11
0:59 Evander Holyfield and Young stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 7:13
0:59 Jimmy Young has got Holyfield on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 15th. 7:13
01:04 Young's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:13
01:08 Young gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Holyfield with an uppercut. 7:15
01:08 Young knows that Holyfield is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Holyfield. 7:15
01:13 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Evander Holyfield. 7:15
01:17 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Young lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Holyfield. 7:17
01:17 Holyfield is badly stunned and Young will try to finish him off here in the 15th round! 7:17
01:31 Jimmy Young ends up behind Holyfield as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:17
01:40 Jimmy Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 7:17
01:46 Holyfield retreats into the lower right corner. 7:17
01:51 Young misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:17
02:01 Holyfield slides into the corner... 7:17
02:05 Young misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:17
02:08 Holyfield scores with a glancing cross. 9:17
02:17 Holyfield traps Young in the corner! 9:17
02:21 England yells at the fighters to separate but Holyfield and Young are a tangle of arms. 9:17
02:26 England moves in to break the clinch. 9:17
02:30 Young's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 9:17
02:43 Young lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 9:17
02:55 Young scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Holyfield's jaw. 9:19
03:00 Young pins Holyfield in the corner! 9:19
03:00 Young tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:19
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:19
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 9:18
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 143 to 142 for Evander Holyfield
Julie Lederman, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for Jimmy Young
Carol Polis, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for...
...Jimmy Young
The winner by split decision is Jimmy Young!
Score Cards
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 143
Jimmy Young 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 142
Julie Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 141
Jimmy Young 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 142
Jimmy Young 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 28 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 29 28 29 30 24 426
Jimmy Young 29 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 28 29 28 27 30 429
Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Jimmy Young
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.93
Hooks / Round 3.47 5.27
Crosses / Round 2.93 4.80
Combinations / Round 3.67 5.47
Uppercuts / Round 2.27 5.07
Punches Landed / Round 16.53 28.53
Punches Missed / Round 81.87 26.27
Punching Accuracy 16.8% 52.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 6 / 3 6 / 3
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 32 fights 19-24 and all other major belts&HWspecial
Preliminary 2
Ross Purity vs Rocky Marciano
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Brunette (United States), Raffaele Argiolas (Italy) and Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Ross Purity - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Don House - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:17 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:19 Marciano takes a cross to the head from Purity. 2:0
0:40 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Purity but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:51 And Ross Purity tastes the power of a huge hook from Marciano! 2:4
0:51 Purity looks shaken! 2:4
01:07 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
01:07 Purity looks shaken! 2:8
01:24 Marciano clinches... Purity gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:8
01:33 Purity works his way free! 2:8
01:45 Marciano lands a solid cross! 2:12
01:45 That punch may have stunned Purity momentarily. 2:12
01:59 Marciano really buried that punch into Purity's ribs. 2:16
01:59 Purity was shaken by those blows! 2:16
02:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Purity's head straight back with that punch! 2:20
02:12 Purity is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:20
02:26 Rocky Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:20
02:36 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:20
02:50 Marciano goes straight at Purity, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:20
03:00 Considering the clinch Marciano has on Purity it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Purity pushes him away. 2:20
03:00 Marciano shoves Purity away. 2:20
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 2:21
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Rocky Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:32 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Purity ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:50 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:50 Purity looks stunned! 0:4
01:06 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Purity's arms. 0:4
01:10 Steele is shouting at Marciano to break! 0:4
01:23 Marciano wings a big left hand at Purity but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 4:4
01:30 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:45 Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for Purity to come in. 4:4
01:54 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:4
02:06 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 4:8
02:06 Purity is clutching his side! 4:8
02:19 Rocky Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:31 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:8
02:42 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:8
02:44 Purity sneaks home the right cross. 6:8
02:58 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Purity was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 6:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Purity is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:18 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:30 Marciano fires a lead right that Purity manages to avoid. 0:0
0:41 Rocky Marciano rocks Purity with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:57 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Purity. 0:3
01:02 Steele has to separate the two... 0:3
01:11 That punch actually went behind Purity's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:3
01:14 Purity scores with a nice right cross. 2:3
01:27 Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 2:3
01:34 Purity is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but Purity is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:3
01:52 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
01:54 Purity goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:3
02:04 Marciano buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Purity 4:6
02:18 Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Purity and holds on. Purity pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 4:6
02:30 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Purity out of the clinch. 4:6
02:36 * Purity's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Steele to keep 'em up. 6:6
02:54 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:6
03:00 Marciano looks to work the body, but Purity covers up nicely. 6:6
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:19 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:39 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:39 That blast sent Ross Purity reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:57 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:59 That straight cross from Purity tagged Marciano. He came right up the middle with that punch. 3:4
01:12 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:6
01:12 * That last shot stunned Purity and it looks like Rocky Marciano is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Purity is now bleeding. 3:8
01:12 The cut appears to be an ugly one outside the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Purity got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 3:8
01:12 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Purity by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Purity's eye. 3:8
01:12 * 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 Purity'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 Purity and Marciano await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 4. 3:8
01:22 Marciano lands the lead cross. 3:10
01:36 Purity picks off the cross by Rocky Marciano. 3:10
01:48 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 3:14
01:48 Purity is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 3:14
02:04 Marciano pummels Purity, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 3:18
02:04 Marciano sent Purity reeling with that punch! 3:18
02:09 Purity is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 3:18
02:19 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Purity back into the corner. 3:18
02:31 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Purity's chin! 3:22
02:31 Purity was shaken by that blow! 3:22
02:50 Purity tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 3:22
03:00 Marciano wraps his arms around Purity. 3:22
03:00 Steele has to break the clinch. 3:22
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 3:24
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Purity is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Purity'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 The swelling on the face of Purity is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 0:4
0:13 Purity was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:22 Purity lands a rapier like jab to the head of Marciano 2:4
0:39 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
0:46 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:53 Marciano charges Purity trying to get inside 2:4
01:06 Marciano charges in but Purity avoids the rush. 2:4
01:18 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 2:8
01:18 Purity is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:8
01:35 Rocky Marciano lands a solid hook! 2:12
01:35 Purity is reeling.. 2:12
01:39 The swelling is increasing around Ross Purity's right. 2:12
01:48 Purity doesn't connect with the cross. 2:12
02:03 Marciano clamps Purity's arms to his side and holds on until Steele breaks the hold. 2:12
02:12 Marciano finally lets go of Purity. 2:12
02:17 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Purity had the edge. 5:14
02:32 Purity tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 5:14
02:34 Marciano is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:17
02:44 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:19
02:48 Purity is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 5:19
02:48 The swelling around Purity's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:19
02:58 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating hook! 5:23
02:58 Purity is hurt! 5:23
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:24
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Purity is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Purity still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Purity received a pep talk from Don House before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:17 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Purity. 2:0
0:34 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Purity's shoulder. 2:0
0:46 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 2:4
0:46 Purity is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:46 That punch has reopened a cut on Purity as once again you can see blood on the face of Purity. 2:4
0:46 Purity has emerged bloodied, as the gash outside his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 2:4
0:46 * Purity 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 Purity's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:4
0:50 * Referee Steele halts this fight. * Purity is bloody mess, the cut over his eye has gotten to bad to allow this fight to continue. Marciano wins by a TKO! 2:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:51 mark in Round 6 is...
Rocky Marciano!
Score Cards
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Raffaele Argiolas Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 27 27 30 27 27 138
Rocky Marciano 30 30 30 30 30 150
Statistics
Categories Ross Purity Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 2.67 5.83
Crosses / Round 2.17 5.33
Combinations / Round 1.83 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.83
Punches Landed / Round 11.00 23.67
Punches Missed / Round 10.17 69.33
Punching Accuracy 52.0% 25.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 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) 2 0
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ross Purity vs Rocky Marciano
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Brunette (United States), Raffaele Argiolas (Italy) and Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Ross Purity - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Don House - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:17 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:19 Marciano takes a cross to the head from Purity. 2:0
0:40 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Purity but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:51 And Ross Purity tastes the power of a huge hook from Marciano! 2:4
0:51 Purity looks shaken! 2:4
01:07 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
01:07 Purity looks shaken! 2:8
01:24 Marciano clinches... Purity gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:8
01:33 Purity works his way free! 2:8
01:45 Marciano lands a solid cross! 2:12
01:45 That punch may have stunned Purity momentarily. 2:12
01:59 Marciano really buried that punch into Purity's ribs. 2:16
01:59 Purity was shaken by those blows! 2:16
02:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Purity's head straight back with that punch! 2:20
02:12 Purity is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:20
02:26 Rocky Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:20
02:36 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:20
02:50 Marciano goes straight at Purity, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:20
03:00 Considering the clinch Marciano has on Purity it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Purity pushes him away. 2:20
03:00 Marciano shoves Purity away. 2:20
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 2:21
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Rocky Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:32 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Purity ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:50 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:50 Purity looks stunned! 0:4
01:06 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Purity's arms. 0:4
01:10 Steele is shouting at Marciano to break! 0:4
01:23 Marciano wings a big left hand at Purity but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 4:4
01:30 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:45 Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for Purity to come in. 4:4
01:54 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:4
02:06 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 4:8
02:06 Purity is clutching his side! 4:8
02:19 Rocky Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:31 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:8
02:42 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:8
02:44 Purity sneaks home the right cross. 6:8
02:58 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Purity was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 6:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Purity is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:18 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:30 Marciano fires a lead right that Purity manages to avoid. 0:0
0:41 Rocky Marciano rocks Purity with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:57 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Purity. 0:3
01:02 Steele has to separate the two... 0:3
01:11 That punch actually went behind Purity's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:3
01:14 Purity scores with a nice right cross. 2:3
01:27 Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 2:3
01:34 Purity is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but Purity is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:3
01:52 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
01:54 Purity goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:3
02:04 Marciano buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Purity 4:6
02:18 Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Purity and holds on. Purity pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 4:6
02:30 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Purity out of the clinch. 4:6
02:36 * Purity's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Steele to keep 'em up. 6:6
02:54 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:6
03:00 Marciano looks to work the body, but Purity covers up nicely. 6:6
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:19 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:39 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:39 That blast sent Ross Purity reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:57 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:59 That straight cross from Purity tagged Marciano. He came right up the middle with that punch. 3:4
01:12 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:6
01:12 * That last shot stunned Purity and it looks like Rocky Marciano is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Purity is now bleeding. 3:8
01:12 The cut appears to be an ugly one outside the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Purity got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 3:8
01:12 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Purity by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Purity's eye. 3:8
01:12 * 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 Purity'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 Purity and Marciano await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 4. 3:8
01:22 Marciano lands the lead cross. 3:10
01:36 Purity picks off the cross by Rocky Marciano. 3:10
01:48 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 3:14
01:48 Purity is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 3:14
02:04 Marciano pummels Purity, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 3:18
02:04 Marciano sent Purity reeling with that punch! 3:18
02:09 Purity is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 3:18
02:19 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Purity back into the corner. 3:18
02:31 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Purity's chin! 3:22
02:31 Purity was shaken by that blow! 3:22
02:50 Purity tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 3:22
03:00 Marciano wraps his arms around Purity. 3:22
03:00 Steele has to break the clinch. 3:22
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 3:24
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Purity is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Purity'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 The swelling on the face of Purity is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 0:4
0:13 Purity was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:22 Purity lands a rapier like jab to the head of Marciano 2:4
0:39 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
0:46 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:53 Marciano charges Purity trying to get inside 2:4
01:06 Marciano charges in but Purity avoids the rush. 2:4
01:18 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 2:8
01:18 Purity is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:8
01:35 Rocky Marciano lands a solid hook! 2:12
01:35 Purity is reeling.. 2:12
01:39 The swelling is increasing around Ross Purity's right. 2:12
01:48 Purity doesn't connect with the cross. 2:12
02:03 Marciano clamps Purity's arms to his side and holds on until Steele breaks the hold. 2:12
02:12 Marciano finally lets go of Purity. 2:12
02:17 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Purity had the edge. 5:14
02:32 Purity tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 5:14
02:34 Marciano is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:17
02:44 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:19
02:48 Purity is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 5:19
02:48 The swelling around Purity's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:19
02:58 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating hook! 5:23
02:58 Purity is hurt! 5:23
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:24
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Purity is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Purity still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Purity received a pep talk from Don House before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:17 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Purity. 2:0
0:34 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Purity's shoulder. 2:0
0:46 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 2:4
0:46 Purity is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:46 That punch has reopened a cut on Purity as once again you can see blood on the face of Purity. 2:4
0:46 Purity has emerged bloodied, as the gash outside his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 2:4
0:46 * Purity 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 Purity's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:4
0:50 * Referee Steele halts this fight. * Purity is bloody mess, the cut over his eye has gotten to bad to allow this fight to continue. Marciano wins by a TKO! 2:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:51 mark in Round 6 is...
Rocky Marciano!
Score Cards
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Raffaele Argiolas Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 9 9 10 9 9 46
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 10 10 50
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ross Purity 27 27 30 27 27 138
Rocky Marciano 30 30 30 30 30 150
Statistics
Categories Ross Purity Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 2.67 5.83
Crosses / Round 2.17 5.33
Combinations / Round 1.83 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.83
Punches Landed / Round 11.00 23.67
Punches Missed / Round 10.17 69.33
Punching Accuracy 52.0% 25.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 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) 2 0
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Nikolay Valuev vs Earnie Shavers
Fight info: The Roxy, Boston, MA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Victor Kakone (United States) and Edgardo Codutti (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Nikolay Valuev - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Earnie Shavers - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:07 Valuev stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:0
0:25 Valuev tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:27 Shavers caught Valuev square with that uppercut. 2:3
0:36 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:3
0:47 Valuev bounces off the ropes, challenging Shavers to come get him. 2:3
0:52 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:3
01:00 Shavers looks to work the body, but Valuev covers up nicely. 2:3
01:02 Valuev bangs a right cross off the face of Shavers. 4:3
01:16 Valuev has freed himself from Shavers. They move quickly to ring center. 4:3
01:31 Shavers dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Valuev back on his heels! 4:7
01:31 Valuev is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:7
01:44 Valuev works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:7
01:58 Punch and move, punch and move, Valuev will do it all night if Earnie Shavers doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 6:7
02:10 Shavers throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:7
02:12 Valuev feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Shavers's chin. 8:7
02:12 * That last shot stunned Shavers and it looks like Valuev is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Shavers is now bleeding. 10:7
02:12 * Earnie Shavers is cut! The blood from the gash under Shavers's right eye is running down the side of his face. 10:7
02:12 No fighter wants to suffer a cut during a fight, let alone in the first round. 10:7
02:12 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Shavers's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Shavers toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Shavers's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 10:7
02:12 * 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 Shavers, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 1. 10:7
02:21 Valuev doesn't have to look for Earnie Shavers this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:7
02:27 Nikolay Valuev traps Shavers in the corner! 10:7
02:31 Valuev drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:7
02:31 Shavers was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 14:7
02:40 Shavers slides into the corner... 14:7
02:45 Valuev misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:7
02:51 Earnie Shavers drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:11
02:51 Those punches hurt Valuev and he looks to hang on. 14:11
03:00 Shavers is off target with that combination. 14:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:08 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Shavers; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut under the right eye, at least not completely. 0:0
0:15 Valuev fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Shavers lands a strong jab! 0:4
0:21 That shot buckled Valuev's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:34 The action is at ring center. 0:4
0:34 Valuev scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:4
0:48 Valuev tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Earnie Shavers. 2:4
0:59 Shavers pins Valuev's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:04 * Valuev is hitting on the break and Kelly has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:4
01:33 Shavers comes in low. "The Russian Giant" puts a headlock on him. Kelly knocks Nikolay Valuev's arm off Shavers's head. 2:4
01:38 * The referee is cautioning Valuev about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Kelly isn't going to let it happen. 2:4
01:52 Valuev retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:56 Shavers just landed a three punch combo! 2:8
01:56 Valuev is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:8
02:11 Shavers throws a flurry of punches but Nikolay Valuev either blocks or slips them. 2:8
02:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
02:20 Shavers winds up and lands a nasty hook to Valuev's body. 2:11
02:34 Shavers fires a lead right that Valuev manages to avoid. 2:11
02:36 A sizzling cross from Valuev finds it's mark. 5:11
03:00 Shavers tries to drop the right hand over the top but Valuev ducks under it. 5:11
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 4:11
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
0:07 Shavers's corner men worked their magic on his's cut under the right eye. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:23 Valuev wraps his arms around Shavers. 0:0
0:32 Kelly moves them apart. 0:0
0:36 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:48 Shavers misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:50 Valuev cranks a hard cross to the body of Earnie Shavers. 3:0
01:08 Nikolay Valuev is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
01:15 Shavers lands a smashing hook! 3:4
01:15 Valuev is hurt! 3:4
01:29 Shavers has Valuev trapped! 3:4
01:33 Shavers lands a solid cross! 3:8
01:33 Valuev looks shaken! 3:8
01:50 Valuev frees himself from Shavers's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:8
02:02 Valuev is blocked in his own corner... 3:8
02:06 Shavers fires a volley of punches but Valuev was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:8
02:19 Shavers whiffs with the uppercut. 3:8
02:22 Valuev scores with a damaging cross. 6:8
02:39 Valuev is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Shavers can't throw punches, I guess. 6:8
02:51 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 6:8
02:58 Shavers has Valuev blocked in! 6:8
03:00 Valuev usues his legs to avoid Shavers's punches. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Valuev and Earnie Shavers go back to their corners. 5:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Shavers just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Shavers's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Valuev. 0:0
0:33 Shavers connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:33 Valuev was staggered by those punches... 0:4
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:50 Shavers takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:4
0:50 Shavers in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:4
0:59 Shavers backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:59 The fighters are throwing punches but Shavers is being much more effective in this battle. 6:7
01:12 Shavers is staying at the center of the ring. 6:7
01:17 Shavers really buried that punch into Valuev's ribs. 6:11
01:17 Valuev was hurt by those blows! 6:11
01:31 That was a violent straight right by Shavers! 6:15
01:31 Nikolay Valuev is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:15
01:44 Shavers pins Valuev in the corner! 6:15
01:48 Valuev is either lucky or has radar. Shavers's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:15
01:55 Shavers is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:15
01:59 Nikolay Valuev moves into the far corner. 6:15
02:03 Shavers shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Valuev flush! 6:19
02:03 Nikolay Valuev seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:19
02:24 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Earnie Shavers has a vice-like grip on Valuev. 6:19
02:28 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 6:19
02:32 Shavers seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:19
02:40 Valuev takes a hard combination from Shavers 6:23
02:40 Valuev looks shaken! 6:23
02:57 Valuev pummels Shavers, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 11:23
02:57 Shavers looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:23
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Valuev and Shavers really went at it. 12:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valuev looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Shavers catches Valuev coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Valuev seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:28 Valuev misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:30 Shavers buries a jab in Valuev's stomach. 0:7
0:45 Valuev ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 3:7
0:54 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:7
01:05 Valuev wraps up Shavers. 3:7
01:10 Kelly is shouting at Valuev to break! 3:7
01:17 Shavers ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 3:9
01:34 Shavers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:9
01:37 Valuev's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 5:9
01:47 Valuev snakes the jab through Shavers's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:9
02:04 Valuev lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:9
02:19 Nikolay Valuev circles around the ring. 9:9
02:28 Shavers launches a strong uppercut that connects to Valuev's jaw. 9:12
02:40 Shavers seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:12
02:48 Shavers clinches... Valuev gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:12
02:52 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:12
03:00 Valuev traps Shavers in the corner! 9:12
03:00 Valuev looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 9:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Shavers's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Valuev's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Shavers lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Nikolay Valuev is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:25 Shavers drops the right hand flush on Valuev's chin! 0:8
0:25 Shavers has Valuev in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:8
0:41 Shavers moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
0:46 Valuev fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:8
0:55 There's the uppercut from Valuev. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:8
01:04 Valuev pins Shavers in the corner! 2:8
01:04 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Valuev can land a solid one. 4:8
01:14 Valuev lands a rapier like jab to the head of Shavers 6:8
01:31 Shavers doesn't connect with the hook. 6:8
01:41 Shavers backs into the far corner. 6:8
01:41 Valuev's jab connects to Shavers's head 8:8
01:55 Valuev is flicking the jab, trying to keep Shavers at long range. 8:8
01:59 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:8
02:03 Valuev has Shavers trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 8:8
02:07 Nikolay Valuev dances gracefully across the canvas 8:8
02:12 Valuev fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 10:8
02:25 Shavers holds his arms up in disgust as Nikolay Valuev holds him around his waist. 10:8
02:30 Valuev shoves Shavers away. 10:8
02:39 Valuev lands a vicious cross! 14:8
02:39 Shavers appears shaken by that punch! 14:8
02:52 A straight cross from Nikolay Valuev gets through Shavers's guard. 16:8
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 16:8
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 18:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kelly motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Valuev got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Shavers has Valuev pinned! 0:0
0:12 Earnie Shavers approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Valuev any room to breathe. 0:0
0:24 Nikolay Valuev lets his hands go inside, but Shavers protects his body well. 0:0
0:26 Shavers fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:35 Valuev is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:39 Valuev brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:43 Valuev is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Earnie Shavers. 0:2
0:48 Shavers slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:48 Valuev throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
01:02 It's a sweet uppercut by Valuev! He snapped Shavers's head straight back with that punch! 6:2
01:02 Shavers is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:2
01:14 Valuev catches Earnie Shavers with a nice cross. 9:2
01:28 Nikolay Valuev is literally dancing circles around Shavers this round. 9:2
01:47 Valuev lands a solid uppercut! 14:2
01:47 Valuev has Earnie Shavers in trouble after that punch! 14:2
01:56 Nikolay Valuev feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:2
02:01 Valuev doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Shavers's head? 18:2
02:01 Shavers was stunned by that blow! 18:2
02:01 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Shavers because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 19:2
02:01 * Shavers's bleeding! The blood from Shavers's nose is running into his mouth, making it tougher for him to breathe. 19:2
02:05 It appears as if Shavers has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 19:2
02:09 Valuev scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 21:2
02:09 Shavers has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Valuev needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 21:2
02:22 Valuev misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 21:2
02:34 Valuev misses wildly with the hook. 21:2
02:40 Shavers retreats into the right corner. 21:2
02:45 Valuev lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Shavers. 21:2
02:56 Nikolay Valuev misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 21:2
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 21:2
03:00 Valuev suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 21:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 23:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:13 Shavers is challenging Valuev to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:17 Kelly separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Shavers needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:22 Valuev slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Shavers. 3:0
0:31 Shavers backs into his own corner... 3:0
0:36 Nikolay Valuev is circling his opponent. 3:0
0:45 Valuev has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Shavers. 3:0
0:50 Valuev uses his shoulder to force Shavers out of the clinch. 3:0
0:55 Valuev has Shavers cornered! 3:0
0:59 Valuev tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Shavers blocks it. 3:0
01:06 There's a straight right by Shavers! 3:4
01:06 Shavers just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:4
01:11 Valuev and Shavers are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 3:4
01:15 Shavers retreats into his own corner... 3:4
01:15 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Valuev! Shavers flashes a quick smile at Valuev as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:4
01:15 That last shot has reopened a cut on Shavers because the blood is flowing again. 6:4
01:15 The flow of blood from Shavers's nose has started again. 6:4
01:33 * OH my,Valuev lands a huge uppercut and Shavers hits the canvas. 6:4
01:35 Kelly moves into position over Shavers and begins the count 12:4
01:35 1... 12:4
01:36 2... 12:4
01:37 3... 12:4
01:37 * Shavers gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 12:4
01:37 The fight will go on as Kelly deems Shavers is fit to conitnue. 12:4
01:37 Valuev senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 12:4
01:42 Shavers's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 12:4
01:42 Valuev is slowing up... 12:4
01:46 * Kelly is telling Nikolay Valuev to keep his punches up. 15:4
01:55 Valuev is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Shavers's condition and end the fight! 15:4
02:04 Shavers retreats into the far left corner. 15:4
02:04 Valuev scores with consecutive blows to the body of Shavers. 17:4
02:04 Valuev picks up the pace sensing he can get Shavers out of there! 17:4
02:08 That swelling under the left eye of Earnie Shavers is definitely getting worse. 17:4
02:17 Valuev just misses with a huge shot as Shavers chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:4
02:23 Valuev scores with a quick one-two to Shavers's midsection 19:4
02:23 Shavers is dazed as Valuev looks to put him away! 19:4
02:32 Valuev rips a hook to the body. 21:4
02:32 Valuev probably can't finish Shavers this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 21:4
02:41 Valuev has Shavers trapped! 21:4
02:45 Valuev misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 21:4
02:52 Shavers is forced into his own corner... 21:4
02:56 Valuev is holding Shavers tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 21:4
03:00 Valuev and Shavers each take a step back. 21:4
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 21:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Shavers was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Shavers has the cut on the bridge of nose under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Shavers is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Shavers is holding on to Valuev. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:16 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:21 Whatever Goody Petronelli said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Valuev has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:25 Valuev back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Shavers. 0:0
0:31 Valuev bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Shavers as once again you can see blood on the face of Shavers. 2:0
0:31 Shavers's nose is bleeding again. 2:0
0:31 * As the two fighters back away a step, you can see blood on the chest and shoulder of Nikolay Valuev but it's not his. Shavers is bleeding a bit more heavily now and even though the damage isn't over an eye, apparently the referee wants a stop in the action to have Shavers examined by the ringside doctor. 2:0
0:31 * Well, after talking a long look at Shavers'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 9. 2:0
0:44 Shavers picks off the uppercut by Valuev. 2:0
0:51 Valuev has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 2:0
01:02 Valuev wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Shavers's defense. 2:0
01:09 Valuev just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
01:09 Nikolay Valuev is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:23 Valuev feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
01:36 Shavers moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Valuev. 2:4
01:46 Shavers leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:49 Shavers eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:4
01:54 Valuev slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:58 Shavers pins Valuev's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
02:03 Shavers pushes Nikolay Valuev away. 2:4
02:08 Valuev lands a stinging jab. 4:4
02:22 Considering the clinch Earnie Shavers has on Valuev it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Valuev pushes him away. 4:4
02:26 Kelly has to separate the two... 4:4
02:31 Shavers retreats into the near right corner. 4:4
02:31 Valuev rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Shavers. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:4
02:31 It looks like Valuev has reopened Shavers's previous wound because Shavers is now bleeding once again. 7:4
02:31 Nikolay Valuev's punch has started the blood running from the gash under Shavers's right eye again. 7:4
02:31 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Shavers's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee Kelly has now halted the contest and is leading Shavers toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 7:4
02:35 * The Referee has halted this fight. * That's it folks. The gash under Shavers's eye is too bad for him to continue. This fight is over. Valuev is the winner via TKO! 7:4
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:36 mark in Round 9 is...
Nikolay Valuev!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 77
Earnie Shavers 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 74
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 76
Earnie Shavers 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 76
Edgardo Codutti Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 76
Earnie Shavers 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 75
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 30 27 27 28 27 30 30 30 229
Earnie Shavers 28 30 30 29 30 27 27 24 225
Statistics
Categories Nikolay Valuev Earnie Shavers
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.33 4.44
Hooks / Round 3.89 2.56
Crosses / Round 5.67 5.44
Combinations / Round 5.78 2.22
Uppercuts / Round 4.22 2.11
Punches Landed / Round 26.89 16.78
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 32.00
Punching Accuracy 38.7% 34.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 5 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 0
Cut on bridge of nose 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 2 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Nikolay Valuev vs Earnie Shavers
Fight info: The Roxy, Boston, MA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Victor Kakone (United States) and Edgardo Codutti (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Nikolay Valuev - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Earnie Shavers - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:07 Valuev stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:0
0:25 Valuev tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:27 Shavers caught Valuev square with that uppercut. 2:3
0:36 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:3
0:47 Valuev bounces off the ropes, challenging Shavers to come get him. 2:3
0:52 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:3
01:00 Shavers looks to work the body, but Valuev covers up nicely. 2:3
01:02 Valuev bangs a right cross off the face of Shavers. 4:3
01:16 Valuev has freed himself from Shavers. They move quickly to ring center. 4:3
01:31 Shavers dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Valuev back on his heels! 4:7
01:31 Valuev is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:7
01:44 Valuev works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:7
01:58 Punch and move, punch and move, Valuev will do it all night if Earnie Shavers doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 6:7
02:10 Shavers throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:7
02:12 Valuev feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Shavers's chin. 8:7
02:12 * That last shot stunned Shavers and it looks like Valuev is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Shavers is now bleeding. 10:7
02:12 * Earnie Shavers is cut! The blood from the gash under Shavers's right eye is running down the side of his face. 10:7
02:12 No fighter wants to suffer a cut during a fight, let alone in the first round. 10:7
02:12 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Shavers's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Shavers toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Shavers's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 10:7
02:12 * 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 Shavers, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 1. 10:7
02:21 Valuev doesn't have to look for Earnie Shavers this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:7
02:27 Nikolay Valuev traps Shavers in the corner! 10:7
02:31 Valuev drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:7
02:31 Shavers was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 14:7
02:40 Shavers slides into the corner... 14:7
02:45 Valuev misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:7
02:51 Earnie Shavers drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:11
02:51 Those punches hurt Valuev and he looks to hang on. 14:11
03:00 Shavers is off target with that combination. 14:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:08 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Shavers; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut under the right eye, at least not completely. 0:0
0:15 Valuev fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Shavers lands a strong jab! 0:4
0:21 That shot buckled Valuev's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:34 The action is at ring center. 0:4
0:34 Valuev scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:4
0:48 Valuev tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Earnie Shavers. 2:4
0:59 Shavers pins Valuev's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:04 * Valuev is hitting on the break and Kelly has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:4
01:33 Shavers comes in low. "The Russian Giant" puts a headlock on him. Kelly knocks Nikolay Valuev's arm off Shavers's head. 2:4
01:38 * The referee is cautioning Valuev about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Kelly isn't going to let it happen. 2:4
01:52 Valuev retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:56 Shavers just landed a three punch combo! 2:8
01:56 Valuev is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:8
02:11 Shavers throws a flurry of punches but Nikolay Valuev either blocks or slips them. 2:8
02:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
02:20 Shavers winds up and lands a nasty hook to Valuev's body. 2:11
02:34 Shavers fires a lead right that Valuev manages to avoid. 2:11
02:36 A sizzling cross from Valuev finds it's mark. 5:11
03:00 Shavers tries to drop the right hand over the top but Valuev ducks under it. 5:11
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 4:11
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
0:07 Shavers's corner men worked their magic on his's cut under the right eye. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:23 Valuev wraps his arms around Shavers. 0:0
0:32 Kelly moves them apart. 0:0
0:36 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:48 Shavers misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:50 Valuev cranks a hard cross to the body of Earnie Shavers. 3:0
01:08 Nikolay Valuev is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
01:15 Shavers lands a smashing hook! 3:4
01:15 Valuev is hurt! 3:4
01:29 Shavers has Valuev trapped! 3:4
01:33 Shavers lands a solid cross! 3:8
01:33 Valuev looks shaken! 3:8
01:50 Valuev frees himself from Shavers's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:8
02:02 Valuev is blocked in his own corner... 3:8
02:06 Shavers fires a volley of punches but Valuev was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:8
02:19 Shavers whiffs with the uppercut. 3:8
02:22 Valuev scores with a damaging cross. 6:8
02:39 Valuev is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Shavers can't throw punches, I guess. 6:8
02:51 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 6:8
02:58 Shavers has Valuev blocked in! 6:8
03:00 Valuev usues his legs to avoid Shavers's punches. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Valuev and Earnie Shavers go back to their corners. 5:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Shavers just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Shavers's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Valuev. 0:0
0:33 Shavers connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:33 Valuev was staggered by those punches... 0:4
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:50 Shavers takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:4
0:50 Shavers in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:4
0:59 Shavers backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:59 The fighters are throwing punches but Shavers is being much more effective in this battle. 6:7
01:12 Shavers is staying at the center of the ring. 6:7
01:17 Shavers really buried that punch into Valuev's ribs. 6:11
01:17 Valuev was hurt by those blows! 6:11
01:31 That was a violent straight right by Shavers! 6:15
01:31 Nikolay Valuev is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:15
01:44 Shavers pins Valuev in the corner! 6:15
01:48 Valuev is either lucky or has radar. Shavers's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:15
01:55 Shavers is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:15
01:59 Nikolay Valuev moves into the far corner. 6:15
02:03 Shavers shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Valuev flush! 6:19
02:03 Nikolay Valuev seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:19
02:24 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Earnie Shavers has a vice-like grip on Valuev. 6:19
02:28 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 6:19
02:32 Shavers seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:19
02:40 Valuev takes a hard combination from Shavers 6:23
02:40 Valuev looks shaken! 6:23
02:57 Valuev pummels Shavers, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 11:23
02:57 Shavers looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:23
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Valuev and Shavers really went at it. 12:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valuev looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Shavers catches Valuev coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Valuev seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:28 Valuev misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:30 Shavers buries a jab in Valuev's stomach. 0:7
0:45 Valuev ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 3:7
0:54 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:7
01:05 Valuev wraps up Shavers. 3:7
01:10 Kelly is shouting at Valuev to break! 3:7
01:17 Shavers ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 3:9
01:34 Shavers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:9
01:37 Valuev's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 5:9
01:47 Valuev snakes the jab through Shavers's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:9
02:04 Valuev lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:9
02:19 Nikolay Valuev circles around the ring. 9:9
02:28 Shavers launches a strong uppercut that connects to Valuev's jaw. 9:12
02:40 Shavers seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:12
02:48 Shavers clinches... Valuev gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:12
02:52 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:12
03:00 Valuev traps Shavers in the corner! 9:12
03:00 Valuev looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 9:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Shavers's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Valuev's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Shavers lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Nikolay Valuev is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:25 Shavers drops the right hand flush on Valuev's chin! 0:8
0:25 Shavers has Valuev in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:8
0:41 Shavers moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
0:46 Valuev fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:8
0:55 There's the uppercut from Valuev. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:8
01:04 Valuev pins Shavers in the corner! 2:8
01:04 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Valuev can land a solid one. 4:8
01:14 Valuev lands a rapier like jab to the head of Shavers 6:8
01:31 Shavers doesn't connect with the hook. 6:8
01:41 Shavers backs into the far corner. 6:8
01:41 Valuev's jab connects to Shavers's head 8:8
01:55 Valuev is flicking the jab, trying to keep Shavers at long range. 8:8
01:59 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:8
02:03 Valuev has Shavers trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 8:8
02:07 Nikolay Valuev dances gracefully across the canvas 8:8
02:12 Valuev fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 10:8
02:25 Shavers holds his arms up in disgust as Nikolay Valuev holds him around his waist. 10:8
02:30 Valuev shoves Shavers away. 10:8
02:39 Valuev lands a vicious cross! 14:8
02:39 Shavers appears shaken by that punch! 14:8
02:52 A straight cross from Nikolay Valuev gets through Shavers's guard. 16:8
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 16:8
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 18:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kelly motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Valuev got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Shavers has Valuev pinned! 0:0
0:12 Earnie Shavers approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Valuev any room to breathe. 0:0
0:24 Nikolay Valuev lets his hands go inside, but Shavers protects his body well. 0:0
0:26 Shavers fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:35 Valuev is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:39 Valuev brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:43 Valuev is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Earnie Shavers. 0:2
0:48 Shavers slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:48 Valuev throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
01:02 It's a sweet uppercut by Valuev! He snapped Shavers's head straight back with that punch! 6:2
01:02 Shavers is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:2
01:14 Valuev catches Earnie Shavers with a nice cross. 9:2
01:28 Nikolay Valuev is literally dancing circles around Shavers this round. 9:2
01:47 Valuev lands a solid uppercut! 14:2
01:47 Valuev has Earnie Shavers in trouble after that punch! 14:2
01:56 Nikolay Valuev feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:2
02:01 Valuev doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Shavers's head? 18:2
02:01 Shavers was stunned by that blow! 18:2
02:01 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Shavers because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 19:2
02:01 * Shavers's bleeding! The blood from Shavers's nose is running into his mouth, making it tougher for him to breathe. 19:2
02:05 It appears as if Shavers has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 19:2
02:09 Valuev scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 21:2
02:09 Shavers has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Valuev needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 21:2
02:22 Valuev misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 21:2
02:34 Valuev misses wildly with the hook. 21:2
02:40 Shavers retreats into the right corner. 21:2
02:45 Valuev lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Shavers. 21:2
02:56 Nikolay Valuev misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 21:2
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 21:2
03:00 Valuev suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 21:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 23:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:13 Shavers is challenging Valuev to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:17 Kelly separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Shavers needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:22 Valuev slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Shavers. 3:0
0:31 Shavers backs into his own corner... 3:0
0:36 Nikolay Valuev is circling his opponent. 3:0
0:45 Valuev has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Shavers. 3:0
0:50 Valuev uses his shoulder to force Shavers out of the clinch. 3:0
0:55 Valuev has Shavers cornered! 3:0
0:59 Valuev tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Shavers blocks it. 3:0
01:06 There's a straight right by Shavers! 3:4
01:06 Shavers just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:4
01:11 Valuev and Shavers are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 3:4
01:15 Shavers retreats into his own corner... 3:4
01:15 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Valuev! Shavers flashes a quick smile at Valuev as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:4
01:15 That last shot has reopened a cut on Shavers because the blood is flowing again. 6:4
01:15 The flow of blood from Shavers's nose has started again. 6:4
01:33 * OH my,Valuev lands a huge uppercut and Shavers hits the canvas. 6:4
01:35 Kelly moves into position over Shavers and begins the count 12:4
01:35 1... 12:4
01:36 2... 12:4
01:37 3... 12:4
01:37 * Shavers gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 12:4
01:37 The fight will go on as Kelly deems Shavers is fit to conitnue. 12:4
01:37 Valuev senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 12:4
01:42 Shavers's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 12:4
01:42 Valuev is slowing up... 12:4
01:46 * Kelly is telling Nikolay Valuev to keep his punches up. 15:4
01:55 Valuev is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Shavers's condition and end the fight! 15:4
02:04 Shavers retreats into the far left corner. 15:4
02:04 Valuev scores with consecutive blows to the body of Shavers. 17:4
02:04 Valuev picks up the pace sensing he can get Shavers out of there! 17:4
02:08 That swelling under the left eye of Earnie Shavers is definitely getting worse. 17:4
02:17 Valuev just misses with a huge shot as Shavers chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:4
02:23 Valuev scores with a quick one-two to Shavers's midsection 19:4
02:23 Shavers is dazed as Valuev looks to put him away! 19:4
02:32 Valuev rips a hook to the body. 21:4
02:32 Valuev probably can't finish Shavers this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 21:4
02:41 Valuev has Shavers trapped! 21:4
02:45 Valuev misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 21:4
02:52 Shavers is forced into his own corner... 21:4
02:56 Valuev is holding Shavers tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 21:4
03:00 Valuev and Shavers each take a step back. 21:4
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 21:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Shavers was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Shavers has the cut on the bridge of nose under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Shavers is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Shavers is holding on to Valuev. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:16 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:21 Whatever Goody Petronelli said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Valuev has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:25 Valuev back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Shavers. 0:0
0:31 Valuev bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Shavers as once again you can see blood on the face of Shavers. 2:0
0:31 Shavers's nose is bleeding again. 2:0
0:31 * As the two fighters back away a step, you can see blood on the chest and shoulder of Nikolay Valuev but it's not his. Shavers is bleeding a bit more heavily now and even though the damage isn't over an eye, apparently the referee wants a stop in the action to have Shavers examined by the ringside doctor. 2:0
0:31 * Well, after talking a long look at Shavers'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 9. 2:0
0:44 Shavers picks off the uppercut by Valuev. 2:0
0:51 Valuev has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 2:0
01:02 Valuev wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Shavers's defense. 2:0
01:09 Valuev just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
01:09 Nikolay Valuev is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:23 Valuev feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
01:36 Shavers moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Valuev. 2:4
01:46 Shavers leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:49 Shavers eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:4
01:54 Valuev slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:58 Shavers pins Valuev's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
02:03 Shavers pushes Nikolay Valuev away. 2:4
02:08 Valuev lands a stinging jab. 4:4
02:22 Considering the clinch Earnie Shavers has on Valuev it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Valuev pushes him away. 4:4
02:26 Kelly has to separate the two... 4:4
02:31 Shavers retreats into the near right corner. 4:4
02:31 Valuev rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Shavers. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:4
02:31 It looks like Valuev has reopened Shavers's previous wound because Shavers is now bleeding once again. 7:4
02:31 Nikolay Valuev's punch has started the blood running from the gash under Shavers's right eye again. 7:4
02:31 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Shavers's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee Kelly has now halted the contest and is leading Shavers toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 7:4
02:35 * The Referee has halted this fight. * That's it folks. The gash under Shavers's eye is too bad for him to continue. This fight is over. Valuev is the winner via TKO! 7:4
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:36 mark in Round 9 is...
Nikolay Valuev!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 77
Earnie Shavers 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 74
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 76
Earnie Shavers 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 76
Edgardo Codutti Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 76
Earnie Shavers 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 75
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nikolay Valuev 30 27 27 28 27 30 30 30 229
Earnie Shavers 28 30 30 29 30 27 27 24 225
Statistics
Categories Nikolay Valuev Earnie Shavers
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.33 4.44
Hooks / Round 3.89 2.56
Crosses / Round 5.67 5.44
Combinations / Round 5.78 2.22
Uppercuts / Round 4.22 2.11
Punches Landed / Round 26.89 16.78
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 32.00
Punching Accuracy 38.7% 34.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 5 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 0
Cut on bridge of nose 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 2 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 32 fights 19-24 and all other major belts&HWspecial
Co-Feature
Billy Conn vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Hess (United States), Bill Paige (United States) and Robert Paolino (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Billy Conn - Record: 9-9-8 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 16-15-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:15 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jones Jr has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:24 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Conn scores with a counter. Looks like Jones Jr was a little more effective. 2:5
0:40 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Conn clinches him. 2:5
0:49 Conn finally lets go of Jones Jr. 2:5
0:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:5
01:01 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
01:08 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Conn back on his heels! 2:9
01:08 Conn was shaken by those blows! 2:9
01:22 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 2:9
01:34 Jones Jr just comes up short with the combination. 2:9
01:46 Considering the clinch Jones Jr has on Conn it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Conn pushes him away. 2:9
01:50 Russell has to break them apart. 2:9
01:55 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 4:9
02:18 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 4:9
02:25 Both men look to measure one another. 4:9
02:33 Conn ties up Jones Jr. 4:9
02:42 Jones Jr works his way free! 4:9
02:47 Jones Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 4:11
03:00 Roy Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 4:11
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Conn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:14 Conn was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:23 Conn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:25 Conn pumps a solid jab into the face of Jones Jr; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 3:4
0:45 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:4
0:47 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Jones Jr but it scores points for Conn none the less. 5:4
01:03 Conn has freed himself from Jones Jr. They move quickly to ring center. 5:4
01:16 Jones Jr has Billy Conn trapped! 5:4
01:16 Jones Jr drives the hook home. 5:7
01:35 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:7
01:51 Conn grabs Roy Jones Jr's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Billy Conn to let go. 5:7
01:55 * Jones Jr is told to quit hitting on the break by Russell. 5:7
02:16 Roy Jones Jr dips and connects with a hook to the side of Billy Conn's head. 5:9
02:39 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:9
02:49 Conn is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:9
02:59 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that uppercut. 5:9
03:00 There's the bell. Conn wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 7:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 0:3
0:18 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:23 Conn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jones Jr. 0:3
0:28 Conn forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jones Jr. 2:3
0:41 Jones Jr is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Conn attempts to move inside on him. 2:3
0:46 Conn's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:56 Conn misses with that punch. 2:3
01:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:3
01:14 Jones Jr tastes Conn's jab 4:3
01:28 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
01:43 Roy Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:3
01:45 Conn scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:3
01:55 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
01:55 Jones Jr eats a jab from Conn 8:3
02:16 Conn is holding... 8:3
02:20 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 8:3
02:30 Conn is off target with that combination. 8:3
02:42 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:7
02:42 Conn is clutching his side! 8:7
03:00 Jones Jr made Conn look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Conn would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 8:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 8:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Billy Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Conn. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:32 Conn scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:3
0:42 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 2:3
0:46 Billy Conn fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 2:3
0:53 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 2:8
0:53 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Conn is trying to hang on... 2:8
01:03 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:8
01:13 Jones Jr pins Conn's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:8
01:22 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 2:8
01:32 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 2:8
01:39 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:8
01:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:8
01:43 Billy Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 4:8
01:59 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:8
02:06 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
02:09 Jones Jr traps Conn in the corner! 4:8
02:14 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Billy Conn's defense. 4:8
02:29 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
02:40 Conn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:8
02:53 Jones Jr is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:8
02:58 Roy Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
03:00 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 6:8
03:00 Jones Jr ends up behind Conn as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Conn and Jones Jr go back to their corners. 6:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Conn grabs Jones Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:20 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Yoel Judah was really animated in Conn's corner and Conn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Conn is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Russell warns Jones Jr for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:38 Russell pries them apart. 0:0
0:47 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:49 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
01:13 Roy Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 2:0
01:21 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:25 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:27 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
01:41 Jones Jr is literally dancing circles around Conn this round. 4:0
01:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:0
01:49 Jones Jr eats a short cross from Conn amd backs away. 6:0
02:02 Those were mostly arm punches from Conn but several got through. 8:0
02:12 Conn slides into the corner... 8:0
02:16 Jones Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 8:0
02:22 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:0
02:25 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:0
02:30 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:0
02:32 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jones Jr's chin. 10:0
02:52 Jones Jr looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 10:0
03:00 Conn usues his legs to avoid Jones Jr's punches. 10:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 9:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Conn received a pep talk from Yoel Judah before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:21 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:21 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Billy Conn is coming out on top. 3:2
0:37 Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 3:2
0:42 Russell is shouting at Conn to break! 3:2
0:51 Conn has his arms wrapped around Roy Jones Jr... Now they separate. 3:2
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:2
01:05 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Jones Jr fails to score inside. 3:2
01:07 A cross lands for Conn. Jones Jr didn't see that one coming. 5:2
01:29 Jones Jr misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:2
01:31 Conn scores with the jab. 7:2
01:44 Conn gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 9:2
01:53 The action is back at ring center. 9:2
01:58 The quickness and footwork of Conn is definitely keeping Jones Jr off balance. 9:2
02:11 Conn holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Jones Jr to score with a clean shot. 9:2
02:20 Conn and Jones Jr are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:2
02:24 Russell separates them. 9:2
02:33 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 9:2
02:37 Conn wraps his arms around Jones Jr. 9:2
02:42 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 9:2
02:52 Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:2
02:58 Jones Jr's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 9:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Conn is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Oh!!! Jones Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:15 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:5
0:32 Jones Jr lands a devastating uppercut! 0:10
0:32 Billy Conn staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:10
0:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:12
01:05 Conn frees himself from Jones Jr's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:12
01:10 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 4:12
01:26 Jones Jr clinches... Conn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:12
01:35 Russell separates the two fighters. 4:12
01:40 Jones Jr takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:12
01:49 Russell is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:12
01:53 Jones Jr has Conn cornered! 4:12
01:57 Jones Jr circles around the ring. 4:12
02:13 Roy Jones Jr whiffs with the uppercut. 4:12
02:20 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 4:12
02:20 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 6:14
02:28 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Conn this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:14
02:32 Conn backs into the far left corner. 6:14
02:36 Jones Jr lands a strong uppercut! 6:18
02:36 Conn is hurt! 6:18
02:41 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Conn's left eye. 6:18
02:53 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Billy Conn's ribs. 6:22
02:53 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 6:22
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 8:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:21 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Conn between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Billy Conn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:33 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:37 Conn fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:40 Jones Jr gets his head on the chest of Conn as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
0:53 And Jones Jr tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Billy Conn! 4:2
0:53 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:2
01:07 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:14 Jones Jr is trapped in Conn's corner... 4:2
01:19 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
01:25 Jones Jr lands a vicious cross! 4:7
01:25 How is Conn standing after that? 4:7
01:35 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jones Jr. 6:7
01:48 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:7
01:51 Jones Jr snakes the jab through Conn's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:9
01:55 Look for Jones Jr to start to target Billy Conn's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:9
02:00 Jones Jr has Conn blocked in! 6:9
02:00 Roy Jones Jr connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 6:12
02:14 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 6:12
02:26 Russell has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Conn's arms. 6:12
02:30 * Jones Jr is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Russell. 6:12
02:44 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:12
02:49 Conn works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 6:12
02:53 Referee Russell separates the two... 6:12
02:58 Jones Jr retreats into the far corner. 6:12
02:58 Some good body work by Billy Conn but not much on those punches. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 Conn spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 8:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Billy Conn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:11 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Conn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:42 Conn looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 2:0
0:44 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:49 Billy Conn seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:2
01:00 Jones Jr hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Conn. 2:4
01:12 Jones Jr moves into the near corner. 2:4
01:12 Conn lands a cross to the body. 4:4
01:39 Conn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Roy Jones Jr's defense. 4:4
01:48 Billy Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:4
01:53 Jones Jr lets his hands go, but Conn answers right back. 6:6
02:07 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:6
02:14 Jones Jr is forced into his own corner... 6:6
02:18 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
02:25 Jones Jr lands a hard uppercut! 6:10
02:25 That blast sent Conn reeling into the ropes! 6:10
02:30 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Conn. 6:10
02:34 Conn lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:10
02:43 The action is at ring center. 8:10
02:48 Conn doesn't connect with the hook. 8:10
02:59 Conn telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 8:10
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Conn's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Conn bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Jones Jr to chase him. 2:0
0:37 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:37 Conn was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:54 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
0:56 There's a right cross from Jones Jr that lands flush. 2:7
01:01 The swelling under Conn's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:7
01:17 Jones Jr holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 2:7
01:22 Conn pushes Jones Jr away. 2:7
01:33 Jones Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Conn. 2:7
01:41 Conn has Jones Jr pinned! 2:7
01:45 Billy Conn wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 2:7
01:54 Russell moves them apart. 2:7
02:03 Conn lands consecutive blows to Jones Jr's midsection. 4:7
02:18 Jones Jr backs into his own corner... 4:7
02:23 Conn lands a devastating hook! 8:7
02:23 Jones Jr looks shaken! 8:7
02:35 Conn has Jones Jr trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:7
02:39 Conn pins Jones Jr's arms. Now they move apart. 8:7
02:44 Russell separates the two... 8:7
02:53 Conn grabs Jones Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
03:00 Russell breaks them up... 8:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Russell to step in. 7:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conn has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:08 Conn's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Conn. 0:0
0:23 Conn is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:28 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Roy Jones Jr and Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:32 Conn tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 0:0
0:42 Jones Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Conn at long range. 0:0
0:53 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Conn ducks under it. 0:0
01:04 Jones Jr glances a hook off Conn's side. 0:2
01:17 Jones Jr ties up Conn... 0:2
01:22 * Russell is giving Jones Jr a warning for hitting on the break. 0:2
01:35 Conn's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
01:38 Jones Jr has Conn trapped! 0:2
01:43 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 0:6
01:43 Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:6
01:47 The swelling under Conn's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:6
01:52 Roy Jones Jr lands a jab to the midsection 0:8
02:05 Conn slides into his own corner... 0:8
02:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Jones Jr blasts home a hook. 0:10
02:15 Conn continues to pop the jab 2:10
02:29 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
02:44 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 2:10
02:56 Conn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:14
02:56 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:14
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:14
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Russell jumps between them. 2:15
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Conn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Conn is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Russell has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 Conn is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:34 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Conn pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:0
0:38 Jones Jr seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:47 Billy Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:0
01:04 Jones Jr's misses as Conn backpedals away. 6:0
01:18 Conn has Roy Jones Jr blocked in! 6:0
01:22 Conn leaves the jab just short. 6:0
01:29 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Conn's jaw! 6:4
01:29 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:4
01:34 Billy Conn is running out of gas... 6:4
01:34 Conn's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:4
01:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:4
01:42 Jones Jr scores with a damaging cross. 6:7
01:58 Conn bounces off the ropes, challenging Jones Jr to come get him. 6:7
02:03 Billy Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:7
02:10 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:7
02:17 That was a violent straight right by Billy Conn! 10:7
02:17 Jones Jr is reeling.. 10:7
02:30 Conn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 12:7
02:42 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:7
02:48 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 12:7
02:48 Conn has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 15:7
03:00 Roy Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 15:7
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Conn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 17:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Conn is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Conn still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr lands two stinging combinations that stop Conn in his tracks. 0:3
0:11 Conn's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:3
0:20 Jones Jr voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:25 Yoel Judah not only gave Conn encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Billy Conn to implement it. 0:3
0:30 Conn isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Jones Jr fits. 0:3
0:50 Conn fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
0:56 Conn is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:3
01:01 Conn 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. 2:3
01:10 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
01:17 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 2:3
01:21 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Roy Jones Jr protects his body well. 2:3
01:23 Jones Jr feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:5
01:37 Jones Jr is holding on to Conn. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:5
01:42 Jones Jr and Conn each take a step back. 2:5
01:54 Conn takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 2:9
01:54 Conn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:9
01:58 Conn is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:9
02:09 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:9
02:26 Jones Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Conn with his hands by his sides. 4:9
02:37 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:9
02:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:9
02:46 Russell has to break the clinch. 4:9
02:54 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 4:9
02:58 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Billy Conn. 4:9
03:00 Roy Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 4:9
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Conn's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Conn's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:09 Conn lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:19 Hard to choose in that exchange as Jones Jr and Conn go blow for blow. 4:2
0:23 Conn's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 4:2
0:32 Conn throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:2
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:2
0:53 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:2
01:05 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:2
01:07 Jones Jr lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 6:4
01:17 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 6:4
01:21 Conn drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:4
01:21 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:4
01:39 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:4
01:46 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:54 Conn is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Roy Jones Jr. 10:4
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 10:4
02:11 Roy Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:16 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jones Jr. 10:4
02:23 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:4
02:31 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 10:4
02:38 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. 10:4
02:45 Conn is clinching... 10:4
02:49 * Conn is told to quit head butting by Russell. 10:4
02:58 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 11:4
02:58 * Blood is running onto Jones Jr's lip; his nose is bleeding pretty badly. 11:4
02:58 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Conn. 11:4
03:00 Jones Jr traps Billy Conn's gloves under his arms, forcing Russell to break them up. 11:4
03:00 * Jones Jr is blatantly hitting after the break and Russell has stopped the action to scold him 11:4
03:00 * Russell steps in and deducts a point from Jones Jr! 11:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 10:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr is ready to go. The cut on the bridge of nose he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:07 Billy Conn'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
0:09 Conn bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:21 Conn has Jones Jr trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:0
0:26 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 2:0
0:28 Jones Jr throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:42 Conn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:2
0:42 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 6:2
0:51 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 6:2
0:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Conn! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 10:2
0:56 That's the punch Conn hoped to land! Jones Jr looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 10:2
01:09 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:2
01:11 Jones Jr is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
01:16 There appears to be increased swelling under Conn's left eye. 10:4
01:25 Conn lands a wicked cross! 15:4
01:25 That absolutely rocked Jones Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 15:4
01:25 That punch has reopened a cut on Roy Jones Jr as once again you can see blood on the face of Roy Jones Jr. 15:4
01:25 Blood is running from the nose of Jones Jr again. 15:4
01:29 Jones Jr is losing his legs... 15:4
01:34 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 15:4
01:41 Conn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 15:4
01:48 Conn's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:4
01:51 Conn lands a nice cross but Jones Jr turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 17:4
02:05 Conn smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 17:4
02:09 Russell separates the two... 17:4
02:14 The fighters are at ring center... 17:4
02:19 Conn comes in low. Roy Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Jones Jr's arm off Conn's head. 17:4
02:28 Jones Jr uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 17:4
02:41 Look out! That was a straight right by Conn! 21:4
02:41 Jones Jr is dazed and he is in trouble!! 21:4
03:00 There's the bell ending the fight! Both fighters raise their hands in victory but there can be only one winner here tonight. Let's see how the judges score the bout. 21:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Howard Leigh is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
David Hess, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 144 to 142
Robert Paolino, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
And your winner by unanimous decision Roy Jones Jr!!!
Score Cards
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 142
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Robert Paolino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 27 28 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 424
Roy Jones Jr 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 24 27 432
Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.13 2.53
Hooks / Round 3.13 3.93
Crosses / Round 4.33 2.47
Combinations / Round 3.93 5.27
Uppercuts / Round 3.93 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 20.47 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 67.47 43.20
Punching Accuracy 23.3% 28.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Hitting on the Break 3
Head Butting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 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 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 13 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 7 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Billy Conn vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Hess (United States), Bill Paige (United States) and Robert Paolino (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Billy Conn - Record: 9-9-8 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 16-15-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:15 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jones Jr has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:24 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Conn scores with a counter. Looks like Jones Jr was a little more effective. 2:5
0:40 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Conn clinches him. 2:5
0:49 Conn finally lets go of Jones Jr. 2:5
0:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:5
01:01 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
01:08 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Conn back on his heels! 2:9
01:08 Conn was shaken by those blows! 2:9
01:22 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 2:9
01:34 Jones Jr just comes up short with the combination. 2:9
01:46 Considering the clinch Jones Jr has on Conn it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Conn pushes him away. 2:9
01:50 Russell has to break them apart. 2:9
01:55 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 4:9
02:18 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 4:9
02:25 Both men look to measure one another. 4:9
02:33 Conn ties up Jones Jr. 4:9
02:42 Jones Jr works his way free! 4:9
02:47 Jones Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 4:11
03:00 Roy Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 4:11
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Conn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:14 Conn was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:23 Conn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:25 Conn pumps a solid jab into the face of Jones Jr; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 3:4
0:45 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:4
0:47 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Jones Jr but it scores points for Conn none the less. 5:4
01:03 Conn has freed himself from Jones Jr. They move quickly to ring center. 5:4
01:16 Jones Jr has Billy Conn trapped! 5:4
01:16 Jones Jr drives the hook home. 5:7
01:35 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:7
01:51 Conn grabs Roy Jones Jr's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Billy Conn to let go. 5:7
01:55 * Jones Jr is told to quit hitting on the break by Russell. 5:7
02:16 Roy Jones Jr dips and connects with a hook to the side of Billy Conn's head. 5:9
02:39 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:9
02:49 Conn is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:9
02:59 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that uppercut. 5:9
03:00 There's the bell. Conn wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 7:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 0:3
0:18 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:23 Conn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jones Jr. 0:3
0:28 Conn forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jones Jr. 2:3
0:41 Jones Jr is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Conn attempts to move inside on him. 2:3
0:46 Conn's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:56 Conn misses with that punch. 2:3
01:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:3
01:14 Jones Jr tastes Conn's jab 4:3
01:28 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
01:43 Roy Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:3
01:45 Conn scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:3
01:55 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
01:55 Jones Jr eats a jab from Conn 8:3
02:16 Conn is holding... 8:3
02:20 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 8:3
02:30 Conn is off target with that combination. 8:3
02:42 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:7
02:42 Conn is clutching his side! 8:7
03:00 Jones Jr made Conn look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Conn would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 8:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 8:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Billy Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Conn. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:32 Conn scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:3
0:42 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 2:3
0:46 Billy Conn fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 2:3
0:53 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 2:8
0:53 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Conn is trying to hang on... 2:8
01:03 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:8
01:13 Jones Jr pins Conn's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:8
01:22 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 2:8
01:32 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 2:8
01:39 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:8
01:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:8
01:43 Billy Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 4:8
01:59 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:8
02:06 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
02:09 Jones Jr traps Conn in the corner! 4:8
02:14 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Billy Conn's defense. 4:8
02:29 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
02:40 Conn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:8
02:53 Jones Jr is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:8
02:58 Roy Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
03:00 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 6:8
03:00 Jones Jr ends up behind Conn as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Conn and Jones Jr go back to their corners. 6:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Conn grabs Jones Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:20 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Yoel Judah was really animated in Conn's corner and Conn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Conn is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Russell warns Jones Jr for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:38 Russell pries them apart. 0:0
0:47 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:49 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
01:13 Roy Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 2:0
01:21 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:25 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:27 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
01:41 Jones Jr is literally dancing circles around Conn this round. 4:0
01:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:0
01:49 Jones Jr eats a short cross from Conn amd backs away. 6:0
02:02 Those were mostly arm punches from Conn but several got through. 8:0
02:12 Conn slides into the corner... 8:0
02:16 Jones Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 8:0
02:22 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:0
02:25 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:0
02:30 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:0
02:32 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jones Jr's chin. 10:0
02:52 Jones Jr looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 10:0
03:00 Conn usues his legs to avoid Jones Jr's punches. 10:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 9:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Conn received a pep talk from Yoel Judah before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:21 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:21 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Billy Conn is coming out on top. 3:2
0:37 Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 3:2
0:42 Russell is shouting at Conn to break! 3:2
0:51 Conn has his arms wrapped around Roy Jones Jr... Now they separate. 3:2
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:2
01:05 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Jones Jr fails to score inside. 3:2
01:07 A cross lands for Conn. Jones Jr didn't see that one coming. 5:2
01:29 Jones Jr misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:2
01:31 Conn scores with the jab. 7:2
01:44 Conn gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 9:2
01:53 The action is back at ring center. 9:2
01:58 The quickness and footwork of Conn is definitely keeping Jones Jr off balance. 9:2
02:11 Conn holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Jones Jr to score with a clean shot. 9:2
02:20 Conn and Jones Jr are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:2
02:24 Russell separates them. 9:2
02:33 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 9:2
02:37 Conn wraps his arms around Jones Jr. 9:2
02:42 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 9:2
02:52 Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:2
02:58 Jones Jr's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 9:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Conn is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Oh!!! Jones Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:15 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:5
0:32 Jones Jr lands a devastating uppercut! 0:10
0:32 Billy Conn staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:10
0:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:12
01:05 Conn frees himself from Jones Jr's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:12
01:10 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 4:12
01:26 Jones Jr clinches... Conn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:12
01:35 Russell separates the two fighters. 4:12
01:40 Jones Jr takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:12
01:49 Russell is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:12
01:53 Jones Jr has Conn cornered! 4:12
01:57 Jones Jr circles around the ring. 4:12
02:13 Roy Jones Jr whiffs with the uppercut. 4:12
02:20 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 4:12
02:20 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 6:14
02:28 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Conn this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:14
02:32 Conn backs into the far left corner. 6:14
02:36 Jones Jr lands a strong uppercut! 6:18
02:36 Conn is hurt! 6:18
02:41 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Conn's left eye. 6:18
02:53 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Billy Conn's ribs. 6:22
02:53 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 6:22
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 8:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:21 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Conn between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Billy Conn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:33 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:37 Conn fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:40 Jones Jr gets his head on the chest of Conn as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
0:53 And Jones Jr tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Billy Conn! 4:2
0:53 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:2
01:07 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:14 Jones Jr is trapped in Conn's corner... 4:2
01:19 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
01:25 Jones Jr lands a vicious cross! 4:7
01:25 How is Conn standing after that? 4:7
01:35 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jones Jr. 6:7
01:48 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:7
01:51 Jones Jr snakes the jab through Conn's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:9
01:55 Look for Jones Jr to start to target Billy Conn's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:9
02:00 Jones Jr has Conn blocked in! 6:9
02:00 Roy Jones Jr connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 6:12
02:14 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 6:12
02:26 Russell has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Conn's arms. 6:12
02:30 * Jones Jr is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Russell. 6:12
02:44 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:12
02:49 Conn works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 6:12
02:53 Referee Russell separates the two... 6:12
02:58 Jones Jr retreats into the far corner. 6:12
02:58 Some good body work by Billy Conn but not much on those punches. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 Conn spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 8:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Billy Conn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:11 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Conn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:42 Conn looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 2:0
0:44 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:49 Billy Conn seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:2
01:00 Jones Jr hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Conn. 2:4
01:12 Jones Jr moves into the near corner. 2:4
01:12 Conn lands a cross to the body. 4:4
01:39 Conn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Roy Jones Jr's defense. 4:4
01:48 Billy Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:4
01:53 Jones Jr lets his hands go, but Conn answers right back. 6:6
02:07 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:6
02:14 Jones Jr is forced into his own corner... 6:6
02:18 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
02:25 Jones Jr lands a hard uppercut! 6:10
02:25 That blast sent Conn reeling into the ropes! 6:10
02:30 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Conn. 6:10
02:34 Conn lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:10
02:43 The action is at ring center. 8:10
02:48 Conn doesn't connect with the hook. 8:10
02:59 Conn telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 8:10
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Conn's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Conn bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Jones Jr to chase him. 2:0
0:37 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:37 Conn was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:54 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
0:56 There's a right cross from Jones Jr that lands flush. 2:7
01:01 The swelling under Conn's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:7
01:17 Jones Jr holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 2:7
01:22 Conn pushes Jones Jr away. 2:7
01:33 Jones Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Conn. 2:7
01:41 Conn has Jones Jr pinned! 2:7
01:45 Billy Conn wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 2:7
01:54 Russell moves them apart. 2:7
02:03 Conn lands consecutive blows to Jones Jr's midsection. 4:7
02:18 Jones Jr backs into his own corner... 4:7
02:23 Conn lands a devastating hook! 8:7
02:23 Jones Jr looks shaken! 8:7
02:35 Conn has Jones Jr trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:7
02:39 Conn pins Jones Jr's arms. Now they move apart. 8:7
02:44 Russell separates the two... 8:7
02:53 Conn grabs Jones Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
03:00 Russell breaks them up... 8:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Russell to step in. 7:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conn has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:08 Conn's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Conn. 0:0
0:23 Conn is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:28 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Roy Jones Jr and Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:32 Conn tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 0:0
0:42 Jones Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Conn at long range. 0:0
0:53 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Conn ducks under it. 0:0
01:04 Jones Jr glances a hook off Conn's side. 0:2
01:17 Jones Jr ties up Conn... 0:2
01:22 * Russell is giving Jones Jr a warning for hitting on the break. 0:2
01:35 Conn's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
01:38 Jones Jr has Conn trapped! 0:2
01:43 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 0:6
01:43 Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:6
01:47 The swelling under Conn's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:6
01:52 Roy Jones Jr lands a jab to the midsection 0:8
02:05 Conn slides into his own corner... 0:8
02:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Jones Jr blasts home a hook. 0:10
02:15 Conn continues to pop the jab 2:10
02:29 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
02:44 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 2:10
02:56 Conn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:14
02:56 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:14
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:14
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Russell jumps between them. 2:15
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Conn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Conn is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Russell has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 Conn is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:34 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Conn pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:0
0:38 Jones Jr seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:47 Billy Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:0
01:04 Jones Jr's misses as Conn backpedals away. 6:0
01:18 Conn has Roy Jones Jr blocked in! 6:0
01:22 Conn leaves the jab just short. 6:0
01:29 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Conn's jaw! 6:4
01:29 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:4
01:34 Billy Conn is running out of gas... 6:4
01:34 Conn's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:4
01:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:4
01:42 Jones Jr scores with a damaging cross. 6:7
01:58 Conn bounces off the ropes, challenging Jones Jr to come get him. 6:7
02:03 Billy Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:7
02:10 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:7
02:17 That was a violent straight right by Billy Conn! 10:7
02:17 Jones Jr is reeling.. 10:7
02:30 Conn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 12:7
02:42 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:7
02:48 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 12:7
02:48 Conn has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 15:7
03:00 Roy Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 15:7
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Conn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 17:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Conn is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Conn still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr lands two stinging combinations that stop Conn in his tracks. 0:3
0:11 Conn's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:3
0:20 Jones Jr voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:25 Yoel Judah not only gave Conn encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Billy Conn to implement it. 0:3
0:30 Conn isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Jones Jr fits. 0:3
0:50 Conn fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
0:56 Conn is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:3
01:01 Conn 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. 2:3
01:10 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
01:17 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 2:3
01:21 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Roy Jones Jr protects his body well. 2:3
01:23 Jones Jr feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:5
01:37 Jones Jr is holding on to Conn. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:5
01:42 Jones Jr and Conn each take a step back. 2:5
01:54 Conn takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 2:9
01:54 Conn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:9
01:58 Conn is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:9
02:09 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:9
02:26 Jones Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Conn with his hands by his sides. 4:9
02:37 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:9
02:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:9
02:46 Russell has to break the clinch. 4:9
02:54 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 4:9
02:58 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Billy Conn. 4:9
03:00 Roy Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 4:9
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Conn's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Conn's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:09 Conn lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:19 Hard to choose in that exchange as Jones Jr and Conn go blow for blow. 4:2
0:23 Conn's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 4:2
0:32 Conn throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:2
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:2
0:53 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:2
01:05 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:2
01:07 Jones Jr lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 6:4
01:17 Conn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 6:4
01:21 Conn drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:4
01:21 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:4
01:39 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:4
01:46 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:54 Conn is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Roy Jones Jr. 10:4
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 10:4
02:11 Roy Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:16 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jones Jr. 10:4
02:23 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:4
02:31 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 10:4
02:38 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. 10:4
02:45 Conn is clinching... 10:4
02:49 * Conn is told to quit head butting by Russell. 10:4
02:58 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 11:4
02:58 * Blood is running onto Jones Jr's lip; his nose is bleeding pretty badly. 11:4
02:58 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Conn. 11:4
03:00 Jones Jr traps Billy Conn's gloves under his arms, forcing Russell to break them up. 11:4
03:00 * Jones Jr is blatantly hitting after the break and Russell has stopped the action to scold him 11:4
03:00 * Russell steps in and deducts a point from Jones Jr! 11:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 10:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr is ready to go. The cut on the bridge of nose he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:07 Billy Conn'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
0:09 Conn bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:21 Conn has Jones Jr trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:0
0:26 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 2:0
0:28 Jones Jr throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:42 Conn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:2
0:42 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 6:2
0:51 Conn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 6:2
0:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Conn! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 10:2
0:56 That's the punch Conn hoped to land! Jones Jr looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 10:2
01:09 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:2
01:11 Jones Jr is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
01:16 There appears to be increased swelling under Conn's left eye. 10:4
01:25 Conn lands a wicked cross! 15:4
01:25 That absolutely rocked Jones Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 15:4
01:25 That punch has reopened a cut on Roy Jones Jr as once again you can see blood on the face of Roy Jones Jr. 15:4
01:25 Blood is running from the nose of Jones Jr again. 15:4
01:29 Jones Jr is losing his legs... 15:4
01:34 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 15:4
01:41 Conn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 15:4
01:48 Conn's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:4
01:51 Conn lands a nice cross but Jones Jr turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 17:4
02:05 Conn smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 17:4
02:09 Russell separates the two... 17:4
02:14 The fighters are at ring center... 17:4
02:19 Conn comes in low. Roy Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Jones Jr's arm off Conn's head. 17:4
02:28 Jones Jr uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 17:4
02:41 Look out! That was a straight right by Conn! 21:4
02:41 Jones Jr is dazed and he is in trouble!! 21:4
03:00 There's the bell ending the fight! Both fighters raise their hands in victory but there can be only one winner here tonight. Let's see how the judges score the bout. 21:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Howard Leigh is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
David Hess, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 144 to 142
Robert Paolino, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
And your winner by unanimous decision Roy Jones Jr!!!
Score Cards
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 142
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Robert Paolino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 27 28 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 424
Roy Jones Jr 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 24 27 432
Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.13 2.53
Hooks / Round 3.13 3.93
Crosses / Round 4.33 2.47
Combinations / Round 3.93 5.27
Uppercuts / Round 3.93 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 20.47 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 67.47 43.20
Punching Accuracy 23.3% 28.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Hitting on the Break 3
Head Butting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 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 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 13 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 7 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Main Event
Sam Langford vs Bob Fitzsimmons
Fight info: Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2013-08-01, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Glen Hamada (United States), Jesus Manuel Cova (United States) and Tony Paolillo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sam Langford - Record: 25-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 20-10-4 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Langford covers up nicely. 0:0
0:19 Langford scores with a winging right! Fitzsimmons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons grabs Langford. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
0:43 Earle separates the two... 4:0
0:47 Langford lands a stinging jab. 6:0
01:13 Langford just comes up short with the jab. 6:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:2
01:32 Langford misses with that combination. 6:2
01:34 Fitzsimmons scores with a piston-like jab. 6:5
01:54 Langford ties up Fitzsimmons. 6:5
01:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:5
02:11 Langford lands a vicious cross! 10:5
02:11 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:5
02:28 Langford telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 10:5
02:34 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:9
02:34 Those punches hurt Langford and he looks to hang on. 10:9
02:43 Langford doesn't have to look for Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:9
02:54 Langford misses wildly with the Hook. 10:9
02:56 There's a wicked right by Fitzsimmons. He had some steam on that punch. 10:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Paddy Flood said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Langford has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:19 That punch actually went behind Fitzsimmons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Langford. 0:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:36 Langford clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:41 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:53 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 4:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
01:07 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge combination from Langford! 8:0
01:07 Fitzsimmons was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:0
01:27 Langford lets a quick hook go, catching Fitzsimmons moving in. 10:0
01:41 Langford misses wildly with the hook. 10:0
01:53 Langford drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:0
01:53 Fitzsimmons is clutching his side! 15:0
02:09 Langford is giving Fitzsimmons a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:0
02:13 Langford fires a punishing jab into the face of Fitzsimmons. He wasn't probing with that punch. 18:0
02:31 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Langford... 18:0
02:43 * Fitzsimmons is bleeding! He's cut! 19:0
02:43 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his right eyebrow. 19:0
02:43 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 19:0
02:43 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 19:0
02:54 Langford pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 19:0
03:00 Langford traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 19:0
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. 21:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Bob Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:21 Eddie Inabagsky knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Langford takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:4
0:26 Langford is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:39 Fitzsimmons has Langford trapped! 0:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons is moving around the ring nicely. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:56 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:03 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Bob Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
01:03 Fitzsimmons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
01:20 Langford just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:8
01:20 Langford was shaken by those blows! 4:8
01:33 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 4:8
01:45 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:8
01:56 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 4:12
01:56 Langford is reeling.. 4:12
02:09 Fitzsimmons gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:14
02:21 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Langford in the corner! 4:14
02:26 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:14
02:37 Langford usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Fitzsimmons tries vainly to score. 4:14
02:53 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:14
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Bill Brady not only gave Fitzsimmons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Langford. Now it's up to Fitzsimmons to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Langford lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:11 Langford has Fitzsimmons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:22 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:27 Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bob Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 9:0
0:27 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:0
0:38 Langford doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:0
0:38 That punch has reopened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons as once again you can see blood on the face of Fitzsimmons. 11:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 11:0
0:52 Langford slides into the corner... 11:0
0:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Langford's head! 11:4
0:56 Langford is suddenly in trouble! 11:4
01:06 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Fitzsimmons scored more on that exchange. 13:7
01:17 A solid right hand scores for Fitzsimmons. 13:10
01:26 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:10
01:32 Sam Langford is keeping away from the ropes. 13:10
01:37 Langford misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:10
01:47 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 13:10
01:51 Langford just can't find the range with that hook. 13:10
01:54 Some good body work by Fitzsimmons but not much on those punches. 13:12
02:15 Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 17:12
02:15 Fitzsimmons is badly hurt! 17:12
02:32 Fitzsimmons does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 17:12
02:44 Fitzsimmons is challenging Langford to fight him and quit clinching. 17:12
02:48 Now they break clean. 17:12
02:55 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 17:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 17:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Langford got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Paddy Flood's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 0:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Langford ducks under it. 0:0
0:45 Langford lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:45 Fitzsimmons was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:59 Bob Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:05 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:14 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:16 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Langford. 7:0
01:26 Fitzsimmons moves into the left corner. 7:0
01:30 Sam Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:2
01:47 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:49 A cross lands for Langford. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:59 Sam Langford has Fitzsimmons cornered! 9:2
02:04 That hook by Langford jarred Fitzsimmons! 13:2
02:04 And Fitzsimmons's in big trouble now! 13:2
02:17 Langford punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Fitzsimmons's liver. 16:2
02:25 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:2
02:33 Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Langford and holds on. Langford pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 16:2
02:45 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away. 16:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:7
02:54 Langford is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:7
03:00 Langford whiffs with the jab. 16:7
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons has Langford pinned! 0:0
0:11 Bob Fitzsimmons is holding... 0:0
0:15 Earle breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 Langford tries to muscle inside but Fitzsimmons clinches him. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons finally lets go of Langford. 0:0
0:37 Langford throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
01:01 Langford shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 7:0
01:01 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Fitzsimmons is just trying to hang on! 7:0
01:15 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:25 Sam Langford retreats into his own corner... 7:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Langford back on his heels. 7:3
01:38 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 7:7
01:38 Langford was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:7
01:50 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:7
01:59 * Langford has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 7:7
02:01 Fitzsimmons is ushered to a neutral corner by Earle and the count begins.. 7:16
02:01 1... 7:16
02:02 2... 7:16
02:03 3... 7:16
02:04 Langford is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 7:16
02:05 5... 7:16
02:06 6... 7:16
02:07 7... 7:16
02:08 8... 7:16
02:08 * Langford finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 7:16
02:08 Langford appears to be badly shaken, but Earle is going to allow the fight to go on. 7:16
02:08 Fitzsimmons hurt Langford with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:16
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:16
02:33 Fitzsimmons is literally dancing circles around Sam Langford this round. 7:16
02:41 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating hook! 7:20
02:41 Sam Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:20
02:55 Fitzsimmons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 7:20
03:00 Fitzsimmons pins Langford in the corner! 7:20
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 7:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into the far corner. 0:0
0:14 Langford takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 0:4
0:14 Langford looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:29 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Langford with a sharp combination! 0:8
0:29 Langford was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:8
0:38 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:8
0:38 Fitzsimmons scores with a damaging cross. 0:11
0:51 Langford has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 0:11
0:55 Langford swings...and misses. 0:11
01:02 Fitzsimmons lands a solid cross! 0:16
01:02 Sam Langford is hurt! 0:16
01:20 Langford slides into his own corner... 0:16
01:24 Fitzsimmons catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:21
01:24 Fitzsimmons has Sam Langford in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:21
01:42 Langford suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:21
01:45 Fitzsimmons connects with a stiff left jab. 0:24
01:49 Langford seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:24
01:57 * That was a blatant head butt by Fitzsimmons and Earle has stopped the action to scold him 0:27
02:11 Earle needs to consider stepping in and ending this fight as Langford is taking some serious punishment! 0:27
02:24 Langford grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Earle has to force Langford to let go. 0:27
02:28 Referee Earle steps in to break it up. 0:27
02:33 Bob Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:27
02:38 Fitzsimmons's misses as Langford backpedals away. 0:27
02:40 Sam Langford scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bob Fitzsimmons. 2:27
02:54 Langford wraps up Fitzsimmons. 2:27
02:59 * Fitzsimmons is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 2:27
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 1:28
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:10 Langford really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 4:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:24 Langford is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
0:37 Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
0:37 Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
0:51 Langford picks off the cross by Fitzsimmons. 9:0
0:53 Langford shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:0
01:09 Sam Langford tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:0
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:0
01:27 Langford fires and misses. 11:0
01:35 Earle is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 11:0
01:42 Langford lands a devastating cross! 15:0
01:42 Fitzsimmons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:0
01:42 And now Fitzsimmons is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 15:0
01:42 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eyebrow. 15:0
01:42 * 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 Fitzsimmons to the ringside physician. The cut over Fitzsimmons's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 15:0
01:42 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 8 as the fighters approach one another. 15:0
01:54 A hard jab to the stomach makes Bob Fitzsimmons gasp!! 18:0
02:11 Sam Langford is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fitzsimmons at long range. 18:0
02:20 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Langford rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 18:0
02:25 Both fighters move back to ring center. 18:0
02:29 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 18:0
02:34 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 18:0
02:34 * Langford is told to keep his punches up by Earle. 21:0
02:53 Langford goes downstairs with the hook. 23:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons is trapped in his own corner... 23:0
03:00 Langford lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 23:0
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 25:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Langford and Fitzsimmons leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Langford got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:05 Fitzsimmons's corner men does a nice job on Fitzsimmons's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Fitzsimmons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Fitzsimmons, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Langford's midsection. 0:3
0:18 Langford shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:3
0:18 That last shot has reopened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons because the blood is flowing again. 2:3
0:18 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eye has begun to flow again. 2:3
0:18 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fitzsimmons's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Bob Fitzsimmons's facial wound. 2:3
0:18 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:3
0:34 Langford lands a smashing uppercut! 6:3
0:34 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 6:3
0:51 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Langford has a vice-like grip on Fitzsimmons. 6:3
01:00 Referee Earle has to separate the two... 6:3
01:12 Sam Langford just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:3
01:24 Earle warns Langford for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:3
01:33 Earle has to separate the two... 6:3
01:42 Considering the clinch Fitzsimmons has on Langford it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Sam Langford pushes him away. 6:3
01:46 Earle separates the two fighters. 6:3
01:51 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Earle breaks them apart. 6:3
01:54 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
01:59 Langford isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving "Ruby Robert" fits. 6:3
02:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:3
02:13 Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves from under Langford's gloves. 6:3
02:22 Earle is shouting at Langford to break! 6:3
02:32 Langford is clinching... Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Langford's arms... 6:3
02:41 Earle moves them apart. 6:3
02:53 Langford fires and misses. 6:3
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:3
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 5:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bob Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:12 Langford bounces off the ropes, challenging Fitzsimmons to come get him. 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Langford throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:24 It looks like Langford has reopened Fitzsimmons's previous wound because Fitzsimmons is now bleeding once again. 2:0
0:24 Bob Fitzsimmons's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 10. 2:0
0:24 * Earle is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:0
0:24 * 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 Fitzsimmons, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 10. 2:0
0:35 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:35 Langford lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 4:0
0:47 Fitzsimmons has Langford trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Earle yells at the fighters to separate but Fitzsimmons and Langford are a tangle of arms. 4:0
01:01 Earle pries them apart. 4:0
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:18 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Langford can land a solid one. 6:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:27 A flurry of blows from Langford lands to the body 8:0
01:39 Langford digs a short hook to ribs of Fitzsimmons. 10:0
01:55 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 14:0
01:55 Bob Fitzsimmons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:0
02:04 Langford traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 14:0
02:04 Sam Langford drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Fitzsimmons. 17:0
02:09 It appears as if Fitzsimmons has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:0
02:14 Langford is pinned in his own corner... 17:0
02:14 Langford got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 17:3
02:23 Langford's jab is finds it's mark. 20:3
02:32 Bob Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 20:3
02:40 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Langford either blocks or slips them. 20:3
02:42 Sam Langford is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 22:3
02:55 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 27:3
02:55 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 27:3
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 29:2
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Paddy Flood was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons's corner gave his cut outside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons clamps Langford's arms to his side and holds on until Earle breaks the hold. 0:0
0:18 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:27 Fitzsimmons is holding on to Langford. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:31 Earle steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:43 Fitzsimmons lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:43 Langford is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:4
0:56 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 0:8
0:56 Langford looks stunned! 0:8
01:06 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Fitzsimmons seemed to get the better of it. 2:11
01:25 Fitzsimmons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Langford 2:11
01:30 Langford is trapped in Fitzsimmons's corner... 2:11
01:34 Fitzsimmons drives that short hook into Langford's midsection! 2:15
01:34 Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:15
01:47 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 2:15
01:52 Fitzsimmons pummels Langford, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:19
01:52 Sam Langford was shaken by that blow! 2:19
02:01 Fitzsimmons scores downstairs with a hard cross. 2:22
02:15 Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:22
02:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:22
02:26 Langford fires a shot, but it glances off Fitzsimmons's shoulder. 2:22
02:43 Fitzsimmons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:26
02:43 Langford was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:26
02:53 Langford backs into the lower right corner. 2:26
02:58 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Langford's head straight back with that punch! 2:30
02:58 Langford seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:30
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 2:30
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons pins Langford's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Langford out of the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Langford fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:45 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:49 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:49 Langford goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 3:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
01:10 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 3:4
01:10 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 3:4
01:25 Langford is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
01:30 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 3:8
01:30 Langford is dazed and he is in trouble!! 3:8
01:39 Fitzsimmons backs into the lower corner. 3:8
01:39 Those were mostly arm punches from Langford but several got through. 5:8
01:39 Langford last connect snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has reopened Fitzsimmons's cut. 5:8
01:39 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eye has begun to flow again. 5:8
01:39 * Fitzsimmons's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Earle motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 5:8
01:43 * That's a nasty looking cut. There doesn't seem to be any doubt that it was caused by the accidental head butt in Round 2. The referee has momentarily stopped the fight. They're going to have the ring side physician take a look at it. Fitzsimmons is bleeding badly. The doctor's examining it...he's shaking his head. Fitzsimmons is protesting...but that's it! They're going to stop the fight. Points will be tallied as of the last full stanza, because we're having more than 4 rounds in the book! This shortened bout is in the hands of the officials and we'll await their decision. 5:8
Fight Result
J.D. Lyons has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Glen Hamada, United States scores the bout 103 to 102 for Sam Langford
Jesus Manuel Cova, United States scores the bout 104 to 102 for Bob Fitzsimmons
Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 105 to 102 for...
...Sam Langford
The winner and still IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 8 103
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 102
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 10 9 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 8 102
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 104
Tony Paolillo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 105
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 102
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 29 30 27 30 30 24 25 30 30 30 25 310
Bob Fitzsimmons 28 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 28 24 30 308
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.33 3.25
Hooks / Round 4.08 3.92
Crosses / Round 4.00 4.25
Combinations / Round 4.17 3.08
Uppercuts / Round 5.42 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 22.00 18.25
Punches Missed / Round 44.42 48.25
Punching Accuracy 33.1% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 3
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 3
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 4
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 3 / 3
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Sam Langford vs Bob Fitzsimmons
Fight info: Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2013-08-01, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Glen Hamada (United States), Jesus Manuel Cova (United States) and Tony Paolillo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sam Langford - Record: 25-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 20-10-4 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Langford covers up nicely. 0:0
0:19 Langford scores with a winging right! Fitzsimmons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons grabs Langford. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
0:43 Earle separates the two... 4:0
0:47 Langford lands a stinging jab. 6:0
01:13 Langford just comes up short with the jab. 6:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:2
01:32 Langford misses with that combination. 6:2
01:34 Fitzsimmons scores with a piston-like jab. 6:5
01:54 Langford ties up Fitzsimmons. 6:5
01:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:5
02:11 Langford lands a vicious cross! 10:5
02:11 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:5
02:28 Langford telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 10:5
02:34 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:9
02:34 Those punches hurt Langford and he looks to hang on. 10:9
02:43 Langford doesn't have to look for Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:9
02:54 Langford misses wildly with the Hook. 10:9
02:56 There's a wicked right by Fitzsimmons. He had some steam on that punch. 10:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Paddy Flood said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Langford has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:19 That punch actually went behind Fitzsimmons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Langford. 0:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:36 Langford clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:41 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:53 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 4:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
01:07 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge combination from Langford! 8:0
01:07 Fitzsimmons was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:0
01:27 Langford lets a quick hook go, catching Fitzsimmons moving in. 10:0
01:41 Langford misses wildly with the hook. 10:0
01:53 Langford drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:0
01:53 Fitzsimmons is clutching his side! 15:0
02:09 Langford is giving Fitzsimmons a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:0
02:13 Langford fires a punishing jab into the face of Fitzsimmons. He wasn't probing with that punch. 18:0
02:31 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Langford... 18:0
02:43 * Fitzsimmons is bleeding! He's cut! 19:0
02:43 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his right eyebrow. 19:0
02:43 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 19:0
02:43 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 19:0
02:54 Langford pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 19:0
03:00 Langford traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 19:0
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. 21:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Bob Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:21 Eddie Inabagsky knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Langford takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:4
0:26 Langford is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:39 Fitzsimmons has Langford trapped! 0:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons is moving around the ring nicely. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:56 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:03 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Bob Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
01:03 Fitzsimmons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
01:20 Langford just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:8
01:20 Langford was shaken by those blows! 4:8
01:33 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 4:8
01:45 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:8
01:56 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 4:12
01:56 Langford is reeling.. 4:12
02:09 Fitzsimmons gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:14
02:21 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Langford in the corner! 4:14
02:26 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:14
02:37 Langford usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Fitzsimmons tries vainly to score. 4:14
02:53 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:14
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Bill Brady not only gave Fitzsimmons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Langford. Now it's up to Fitzsimmons to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Langford lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:11 Langford has Fitzsimmons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:22 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:27 Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bob Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 9:0
0:27 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:0
0:38 Langford doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:0
0:38 That punch has reopened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons as once again you can see blood on the face of Fitzsimmons. 11:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 11:0
0:52 Langford slides into the corner... 11:0
0:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Langford's head! 11:4
0:56 Langford is suddenly in trouble! 11:4
01:06 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Fitzsimmons scored more on that exchange. 13:7
01:17 A solid right hand scores for Fitzsimmons. 13:10
01:26 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:10
01:32 Sam Langford is keeping away from the ropes. 13:10
01:37 Langford misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:10
01:47 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 13:10
01:51 Langford just can't find the range with that hook. 13:10
01:54 Some good body work by Fitzsimmons but not much on those punches. 13:12
02:15 Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 17:12
02:15 Fitzsimmons is badly hurt! 17:12
02:32 Fitzsimmons does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 17:12
02:44 Fitzsimmons is challenging Langford to fight him and quit clinching. 17:12
02:48 Now they break clean. 17:12
02:55 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 17:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 17:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Langford got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Paddy Flood's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 0:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Langford ducks under it. 0:0
0:45 Langford lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:45 Fitzsimmons was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:59 Bob Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:05 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:14 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:16 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Langford. 7:0
01:26 Fitzsimmons moves into the left corner. 7:0
01:30 Sam Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:2
01:47 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:49 A cross lands for Langford. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:59 Sam Langford has Fitzsimmons cornered! 9:2
02:04 That hook by Langford jarred Fitzsimmons! 13:2
02:04 And Fitzsimmons's in big trouble now! 13:2
02:17 Langford punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Fitzsimmons's liver. 16:2
02:25 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:2
02:33 Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Langford and holds on. Langford pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 16:2
02:45 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away. 16:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:7
02:54 Langford is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:7
03:00 Langford whiffs with the jab. 16:7
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons has Langford pinned! 0:0
0:11 Bob Fitzsimmons is holding... 0:0
0:15 Earle breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 Langford tries to muscle inside but Fitzsimmons clinches him. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons finally lets go of Langford. 0:0
0:37 Langford throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
01:01 Langford shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 7:0
01:01 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Fitzsimmons is just trying to hang on! 7:0
01:15 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:25 Sam Langford retreats into his own corner... 7:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Langford back on his heels. 7:3
01:38 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 7:7
01:38 Langford was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:7
01:50 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:7
01:59 * Langford has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 7:7
02:01 Fitzsimmons is ushered to a neutral corner by Earle and the count begins.. 7:16
02:01 1... 7:16
02:02 2... 7:16
02:03 3... 7:16
02:04 Langford is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 7:16
02:05 5... 7:16
02:06 6... 7:16
02:07 7... 7:16
02:08 8... 7:16
02:08 * Langford finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 7:16
02:08 Langford appears to be badly shaken, but Earle is going to allow the fight to go on. 7:16
02:08 Fitzsimmons hurt Langford with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:16
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:16
02:33 Fitzsimmons is literally dancing circles around Sam Langford this round. 7:16
02:41 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating hook! 7:20
02:41 Sam Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:20
02:55 Fitzsimmons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 7:20
03:00 Fitzsimmons pins Langford in the corner! 7:20
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 7:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into the far corner. 0:0
0:14 Langford takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 0:4
0:14 Langford looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:29 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Langford with a sharp combination! 0:8
0:29 Langford was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:8
0:38 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:8
0:38 Fitzsimmons scores with a damaging cross. 0:11
0:51 Langford has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 0:11
0:55 Langford swings...and misses. 0:11
01:02 Fitzsimmons lands a solid cross! 0:16
01:02 Sam Langford is hurt! 0:16
01:20 Langford slides into his own corner... 0:16
01:24 Fitzsimmons catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:21
01:24 Fitzsimmons has Sam Langford in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:21
01:42 Langford suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:21
01:45 Fitzsimmons connects with a stiff left jab. 0:24
01:49 Langford seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:24
01:57 * That was a blatant head butt by Fitzsimmons and Earle has stopped the action to scold him 0:27
02:11 Earle needs to consider stepping in and ending this fight as Langford is taking some serious punishment! 0:27
02:24 Langford grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Earle has to force Langford to let go. 0:27
02:28 Referee Earle steps in to break it up. 0:27
02:33 Bob Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:27
02:38 Fitzsimmons's misses as Langford backpedals away. 0:27
02:40 Sam Langford scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bob Fitzsimmons. 2:27
02:54 Langford wraps up Fitzsimmons. 2:27
02:59 * Fitzsimmons is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 2:27
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 1:28
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:10 Langford really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 4:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:24 Langford is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
0:37 Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
0:37 Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
0:51 Langford picks off the cross by Fitzsimmons. 9:0
0:53 Langford shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:0
01:09 Sam Langford tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:0
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:0
01:27 Langford fires and misses. 11:0
01:35 Earle is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 11:0
01:42 Langford lands a devastating cross! 15:0
01:42 Fitzsimmons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:0
01:42 And now Fitzsimmons is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 15:0
01:42 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eyebrow. 15:0
01:42 * 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 Fitzsimmons to the ringside physician. The cut over Fitzsimmons's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 15:0
01:42 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 8 as the fighters approach one another. 15:0
01:54 A hard jab to the stomach makes Bob Fitzsimmons gasp!! 18:0
02:11 Sam Langford is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fitzsimmons at long range. 18:0
02:20 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Langford rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 18:0
02:25 Both fighters move back to ring center. 18:0
02:29 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 18:0
02:34 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 18:0
02:34 * Langford is told to keep his punches up by Earle. 21:0
02:53 Langford goes downstairs with the hook. 23:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons is trapped in his own corner... 23:0
03:00 Langford lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 23:0
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 25:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Langford and Fitzsimmons leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Langford got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:05 Fitzsimmons's corner men does a nice job on Fitzsimmons's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Fitzsimmons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Fitzsimmons, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Langford's midsection. 0:3
0:18 Langford shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:3
0:18 That last shot has reopened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons because the blood is flowing again. 2:3
0:18 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eye has begun to flow again. 2:3
0:18 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fitzsimmons's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Bob Fitzsimmons's facial wound. 2:3
0:18 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:3
0:34 Langford lands a smashing uppercut! 6:3
0:34 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 6:3
0:51 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Langford has a vice-like grip on Fitzsimmons. 6:3
01:00 Referee Earle has to separate the two... 6:3
01:12 Sam Langford just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:3
01:24 Earle warns Langford for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:3
01:33 Earle has to separate the two... 6:3
01:42 Considering the clinch Fitzsimmons has on Langford it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Sam Langford pushes him away. 6:3
01:46 Earle separates the two fighters. 6:3
01:51 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Earle breaks them apart. 6:3
01:54 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
01:59 Langford isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving "Ruby Robert" fits. 6:3
02:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:3
02:13 Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves from under Langford's gloves. 6:3
02:22 Earle is shouting at Langford to break! 6:3
02:32 Langford is clinching... Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Langford's arms... 6:3
02:41 Earle moves them apart. 6:3
02:53 Langford fires and misses. 6:3
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:3
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 5:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bob Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:12 Langford bounces off the ropes, challenging Fitzsimmons to come get him. 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Langford throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:24 It looks like Langford has reopened Fitzsimmons's previous wound because Fitzsimmons is now bleeding once again. 2:0
0:24 Bob Fitzsimmons's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 10. 2:0
0:24 * Earle is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:0
0:24 * 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 Fitzsimmons, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 10. 2:0
0:35 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:35 Langford lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 4:0
0:47 Fitzsimmons has Langford trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Earle yells at the fighters to separate but Fitzsimmons and Langford are a tangle of arms. 4:0
01:01 Earle pries them apart. 4:0
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:18 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Langford can land a solid one. 6:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:27 A flurry of blows from Langford lands to the body 8:0
01:39 Langford digs a short hook to ribs of Fitzsimmons. 10:0
01:55 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 14:0
01:55 Bob Fitzsimmons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:0
02:04 Langford traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 14:0
02:04 Sam Langford drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Fitzsimmons. 17:0
02:09 It appears as if Fitzsimmons has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:0
02:14 Langford is pinned in his own corner... 17:0
02:14 Langford got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 17:3
02:23 Langford's jab is finds it's mark. 20:3
02:32 Bob Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 20:3
02:40 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Langford either blocks or slips them. 20:3
02:42 Sam Langford is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 22:3
02:55 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 27:3
02:55 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 27:3
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 29:2
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Paddy Flood was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons's corner gave his cut outside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons clamps Langford's arms to his side and holds on until Earle breaks the hold. 0:0
0:18 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:27 Fitzsimmons is holding on to Langford. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:31 Earle steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:43 Fitzsimmons lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:43 Langford is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:4
0:56 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 0:8
0:56 Langford looks stunned! 0:8
01:06 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Fitzsimmons seemed to get the better of it. 2:11
01:25 Fitzsimmons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Langford 2:11
01:30 Langford is trapped in Fitzsimmons's corner... 2:11
01:34 Fitzsimmons drives that short hook into Langford's midsection! 2:15
01:34 Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:15
01:47 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 2:15
01:52 Fitzsimmons pummels Langford, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:19
01:52 Sam Langford was shaken by that blow! 2:19
02:01 Fitzsimmons scores downstairs with a hard cross. 2:22
02:15 Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:22
02:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:22
02:26 Langford fires a shot, but it glances off Fitzsimmons's shoulder. 2:22
02:43 Fitzsimmons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:26
02:43 Langford was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:26
02:53 Langford backs into the lower right corner. 2:26
02:58 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Langford's head straight back with that punch! 2:30
02:58 Langford seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:30
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 2:30
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons pins Langford's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Langford out of the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Langford fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:45 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:49 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:49 Langford goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 3:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
01:10 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 3:4
01:10 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 3:4
01:25 Langford is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
01:30 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 3:8
01:30 Langford is dazed and he is in trouble!! 3:8
01:39 Fitzsimmons backs into the lower corner. 3:8
01:39 Those were mostly arm punches from Langford but several got through. 5:8
01:39 Langford last connect snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has reopened Fitzsimmons's cut. 5:8
01:39 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Fitzsimmons's right eye has begun to flow again. 5:8
01:39 * Fitzsimmons's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Earle motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 5:8
01:43 * That's a nasty looking cut. There doesn't seem to be any doubt that it was caused by the accidental head butt in Round 2. The referee has momentarily stopped the fight. They're going to have the ring side physician take a look at it. Fitzsimmons is bleeding badly. The doctor's examining it...he's shaking his head. Fitzsimmons is protesting...but that's it! They're going to stop the fight. Points will be tallied as of the last full stanza, because we're having more than 4 rounds in the book! This shortened bout is in the hands of the officials and we'll await their decision. 5:8
Fight Result
J.D. Lyons has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Glen Hamada, United States scores the bout 103 to 102 for Sam Langford
Jesus Manuel Cova, United States scores the bout 104 to 102 for Bob Fitzsimmons
Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 105 to 102 for...
...Sam Langford
The winner and still IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 8 103
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 102
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 10 9 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 8 102
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 104
Tony Paolillo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 105
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 102
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 29 30 27 30 30 24 25 30 30 30 25 310
Bob Fitzsimmons 28 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 28 24 30 308
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.33 3.25
Hooks / Round 4.08 3.92
Crosses / Round 4.00 4.25
Combinations / Round 4.17 3.08
Uppercuts / Round 5.42 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 22.00 18.25
Punches Missed / Round 44.42 48.25
Punching Accuracy 33.1% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 3
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 3
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 4
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 3 / 3
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 2
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