Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jerry Quarry Tony Tucker 3-2 2 UD 15 15
Preliminary 1 John Conteh Eric Crumble Off the board 1 TKO 7 15
Preliminary 2 James Braddock Eric Crumble Off the board 1 UD 15 15
Support Bout Tommy Loughran Bob Foster 1-1 1 MD 15 15
Co-Feature Jimmy Bivins Michael Spinks 3-2 0 D(e) 15 15
Main Event Ezzard Charles Tommy Gibbons 1-1 2 UD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Opening Bout
Jerry Quarry vs Tony Tucker
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), Bobby Wells (United States) and Kenny Gray (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: Jerry Quarry - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Tony Tucker - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:28 Quarry tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:33 Quarry connects with an uppercut to the head of Tucker. 2:0
0:53 Tucker looks to work the body, but Quarry covers up nicely. 2:0
0:56 Jerry Quarry gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:0
01:10 Tucker usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Quarry tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:17 And Jerry Quarry tastes the power of a huge combination from Tucker! 4:5
01:17 Quarry is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:30 Quarry takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:9
01:30 Quarry is hurt! 4:9
01:44 Tucker tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:9
01:50 Tucker's jab is fast and accurate. 4:11
01:50 Tucker has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:11
02:03 Tucker lands a solid uppercut! 4:16
02:03 Quarry was stunned by that blow! 4:16
02:17 Tucker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:16
02:23 Tucker lands consecutive blows to Quarry's midsection. 4:18
02:23 Tucker wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 4:18
02:37 Tucker telegraphed that shot and Quarry ducks under it easily. 4:18
02:39 Quarry drives a brutal left hook home just above Tony Tucker's trunks. 7:18
02:56 Tucker wraps his arms around Jerry Quarry. 7:18
03:00 * The referee cautions Tucker about leaning on Quarry's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 7:18
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Quarry and Tucker really went at it. 9:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tony Tucker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Tucker between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Tucker lands a flurry to the ribs of Jerry Quarry. 0:2
0:15 George Francis was screaming at Quarry between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:2
0:20 Tucker just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
0:33 Quarry works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
0:37 Tucker is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:37 Some nice infighting ends with Jerry Quarry getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:47 Quarry lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:00 Tucker picks off the jab thrown by Quarry. 4:2
01:07 Tony Tucker lands a wicked cross! 4:6
01:07 And Quarry's in big trouble now! 4:6
01:21 Tucker fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
01:24 Quarry digs a short hook to ribs of Tucker. 6:6
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:6
01:37 Quarry eats a jab from Tucker 6:8
01:49 Tucker is staying at the center of the ring. 6:8
01:49 Tucker shoots the jab into the chest of Quarry. 6:10
02:03 Tucker is either lucky or has radar. Quarry's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:10
02:10 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Quarry had the edge. 9:12
02:22 Quarry retreats into a neutral corner. 9:12
02:22 Tucker lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Quarry. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 9:15
02:37 Tucker charges in but Quarry avoids the rush. 9:15
02:46 Tucker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:15
02:59 Quarry connects with a violent cross! 13:15
02:59 Tucker looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 13:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:09 Tucker slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Quarry misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:24 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:28 Tony Tucker pins Jerry Quarry's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:33 Tucker finally lets go of Quarry. 0:0
0:42 Quarry and Tucker are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:51 Quarry uses his shoulder to force Tucker out of the clinch. 0:0
01:06 Tony Tucker swings...and misses. 0:0
01:08 Quarry turns on the hook and drives it home under Tucker's elbows. 3:0
01:17 Tucker retreats into the left corner. 3:0
01:17 Quarry feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 5:0
01:39 Tucker fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
01:57 Tucker traps Quarry's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 5:0
02:06 Alonso has to break them apart. 5:0
02:12 Alonso is talking to Tucker and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 5:0
02:19 Tucker misses with that hook. 5:0
02:38 * A combination to the jaw has Quarry hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 5:0
02:41 Alonso stands over Quarry and starts the count... 5:9
02:41 1... 5:9
02:42 2... 5:9
02:43 3... 5:9
02:44 4... 5:9
02:45 5... 5:9
02:46 6... 5:9
02:47 Quarry is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 5:9
02:48 8... 5:9
02:48 * Quarry is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tucker. 5:9
02:48 Alonso is looking at Quarry closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 5:9
02:48 Tony Tucker is really coming on strong here at the end of the 3rd. 5:9
02:57 Quarry backs into the lower corner. 5:9
03:00 Tucker leans on the ropes and motions for Quarry to come in. 5:9
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Quarry and Tucker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Quarry misses with that punch. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Tucker received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:27 Tony Tucker fires and misses. 0:0
0:39 Tucker tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:46 Quarry lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:46 How is Tucker standing after that? 4:0
01:00 Tony Tucker moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Quarry. 4:0
01:09 Tucker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
01:21 Quarry lands a vicious cross! 8:0
01:21 Tucker is badly hurt! 8:0
01:35 Quarry bulls his way inside, pushing Tucker up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:0
01:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tucker blasts home a hook. 8:2
01:54 Quarry throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tucker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:2
01:56 Tucker gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:4
02:01 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Quarry change his style. 8:4
02:11 Quarry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:13 Tucker continues to pop the jab 8:6
02:26 Quarry lands a stinging jab. 10:6
02:36 Quarry flicks a lead right to the head of Tucker. 12:6
02:54 Look out! That was a straight right by Quarry! 17:6
02:54 Quarry has Tucker in trouble after that punch! 17:6
03:00 Quarry has Tucker cornered! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 19:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tucker has Quarry pinned! 0:0
0:12 Tucker can't score with short uppercut inside. Quarry got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Quarry who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:35 Tony Tucker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Quarry back on his heels! 2:4
0:35 Quarry appears to be stunned! 2:4
0:47 Quarry flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:4
01:07 Quarry fires a lead right that Tucker manages to avoid. 4:4
01:10 Tucker fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:7
01:20 Quarry lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tucker on the end of that punch. 6:7
01:34 Tucker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Quarry flush! 6:11
01:34 Jerry Quarry's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:11
01:43 Tucker slips inside and lands a hook. 6:13
01:53 Tucker has Quarry trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:13
01:57 Tucker wings a big left hand at Quarry but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:13
01:59 Quarry scores with several light punches to the head. 8:13
02:12 * That was a blatant low blow by Quarry and Alonso has stopped the action to scold him 11:13
02:35 Quarry lands a solid cross! 15:13
02:35 Tucker looks shaken! 15:13
02:44 Tucker moves into the right corner. 15:13
02:49 Jerry Quarry lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tony Tucker. 15:13
02:55 Tucker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:17
02:55 Jerry Quarry was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:17
03:00 Quarry looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:17
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 16:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Tucker connects with a cross to Quarry's body. 0:2
0:32 Quarry tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:2
0:37 Quarry is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Tucker! He snapped Quarry's head straight back with that punch! 0:6
0:41 Quarry was shaken by that blow! 0:6
0:50 He slides into a neutral corner... 0:6
0:50 Tucker has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Quarry with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 0:9
01:02 Tucker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:11
01:12 He rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:13
01:17 Quarry's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 0:13
01:28 Tucker lands a crushing hook! 0:18
01:28 Jerry Quarry is suddenly in trouble! 0:18
01:33 * Out of nowhere Quarry has developed swelling around his right eye. 0:18
01:38 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:20
01:47 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:20
01:52 Tucker catches Quarry coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:24
01:52 Quarry was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:24
01:56 The swelling under Quarry's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:24
02:01 Quarry moves into a neutral corner. 2:24
02:06 Tucker cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Quarry had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:24
02:08 Quarry scores with the jab. 4:24
02:25 Quarry throws a flurry of punches but Tucker either blocks or slips them. 4:24
02:27 Tucker jolts Jerry Quarry with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 4:27
02:44 Tucker ties up Quarry. 4:27
02:49 * Alonso cautions Tony Tucker for striking with his his shoulder. 4:27
03:00 Quarry has freed himself from Tony Tucker. They move quickly to ring center. 4:27
03:00 The Referee has to get between Quarry and Tucker as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:27
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Quarry got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Quarry is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Quarry still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Tony Tucker is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 The fighters are trading punches and Tucker seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:17 Tucker fires a light jab to the stomach 2:5
0:22 Quarry's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 2:5
0:34 Jerry Quarry doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Tucker's head? 7:5
0:34 That was a beautiful shot, Tucker's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 7:5
0:43 Tucker has Quarry trapped! 7:5
0:43 Tucker is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 7:8
0:52 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
0:56 Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 7:8
01:00 Tucker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:8
01:00 Tucker is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:8
01:09 Tucker traps Quarry in the corner! 11:8
01:14 Tucker really buried that punch into Jerry Quarry's ribs. 11:13
01:14 Quarry is clutching his side! 11:13
01:18 The swelling around Quarry's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:13
01:27 Tucker is jockeying for position as he tries to force Quarry back into the corner. 11:13
01:41 Tucker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jerry Quarry blocks it. 11:13
01:47 Tucker misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:15
01:47 Tucker stunned Quarry. Tucker knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 11:15
01:56 Tucker feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Quarry's jaw. 11:18
01:56 Tucker must sense that he's got Quarry just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:18
02:04 Quarry backs into a neutral corner. 11:18
02:13 * Quarry walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 11:18
02:16 The count begins... 11:25
02:16 1... 11:25
02:17 2... 11:25
02:18 3... 11:25
02:19 4... 11:25
02:19 * Quarry gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 11:25
02:19 This bout will continue as Alonso signals to both men to fight. 11:25
02:19 Tucker stunned Jerry Quarry with that last shot and Tucker's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 11:25
02:24 Tucker is administering a horrific beating to Quarry and Alonso looks poised to stop it! 11:25
02:32 Tucker whiffs with the hook. 11:25
02:46 Quarry pins Tony Tucker in the corner! 11:25
02:50 Jerry Quarry is clinching. Alonso better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 11:25
02:59 Alonso moves them apart. 11:25
03:00 Tony Tucker is off target with that uppercut. 11:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 10:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 8, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Jerry Quarry. 0:0
0:08 George Francis not only gave Quarry encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tucker. Now it's up to Quarry to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Quarry'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
0:13 Tucker landed a sharp combination that rocked Quarry back on his heels! 0:4
0:13 Quarry was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
0:18 Quarry is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:4
0:18 Tucker is fading... 0:4
0:18 The swelling under Jerry Quarry's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:4
0:22 Quarry is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:33 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Tucker's shoulder. 0:4
0:40 Tucker rips a hook to the head. 0:6
01:02 * Quarry throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Tucker drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:6
01:05 The count starts... 6:6
01:05 1... 6:6
01:06 2... 6:6
01:06 * Tucker's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:6
01:06 Tucker still looks unsteady, but Alonso allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:6
01:06 Tucker suddenly looks very vulnerable. Quarry can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:6
01:20 Quarry is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
01:26 Tucker is pinned in his own corner... 6:6
01:31 Tucker does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Quarry's punches in close. 6:6
01:37 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:37 Quarry comes out on top in that exchange but Tucker was able to land some nice shots as well. 9:8
01:37 Quarry appears to have Tucker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Tucker looks ready to go, as Quarry closes in to try and end this fight. 9:8
01:42 The knockdown suffered by Quarry should have made that last round Tony Tucker's by a wide margin. 9:8
01:42 Quarry's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 9:8
01:51 Quarry just comes up short with the combination. 9:8
02:02 Quarry fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:8
02:13 That was a violent straight right by Quarry! 13:8
02:13 Tucker is gasping for air!! 13:8
02:17 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 13:8
02:22 Quarry doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 15:8
02:22 Quarry has Tucker hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 15:8
02:35 Tucker smothers Quarry's attack as Quarry tries to get off some shots inside. 15:8
02:42 Quarry seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:8
02:50 Quarry knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 15:8
03:00 Quarry misses wildly with the hook. 15:8
03:00 It looks like Tucker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:8
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 17:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Quarry and Tucker leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Quarry'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 Tucker charges Quarry trying to get inside 0:0
0:17 George Francis was extremely upbeat during the break with Quarry providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Tucker pins Quarry's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:40 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:0
0:43 * Quarry is being warned for a low blow. Alonso is letting the judges know. 2:0
01:13 * Tucker absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 2:0
01:15 Alonso stands over Tony Tucker and begins counting... 8:0
01:15 1... 8:0
01:16 2... 8:0
01:17 3... 8:0
01:17 * Tucker is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 8:0
01:17 Alonso motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 8:0
01:17 Quarry senses he has Tucker in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:0
01:35 Quarry is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:0
01:43 Quarry lands a crushing uppercut! 13:0
01:43 Tucker is reeling after that shot! 13:0
01:56 Quarry leaves the jab just short. 13:0
01:59 Tucker's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 13:0
02:03 Tucker backs into the near corner. 13:0
02:08 Quarry fires a left hand that Tucker takes high on the shoulder. 13:0
02:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:0
02:19 Jerry Quarry fires and misses. 13:0
02:30 Quarry misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:0
02:41 Jerry Quarry lands a smashing cross! 17:0
02:41 Tucker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:0
02:51 Quarry pins Tucker in the corner! 17:0
02:55 Quarry forces his way inside. 17:0
03:00 Quarry just misses with a huge shot as Tucker chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:0
03:00 Quarry really laid the wood to Tucker in that last round, it's a wonder Tony "TNT" Tucker made it back to his feet! 19:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jerry Quarry's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Quarry pins Tucker in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Quarry just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tucker with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:12 Tucker was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:29 Tucker takes a hard combination from Quarry 8:0
0:29 Tucker took far too many hard shots from Jerry Quarry in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
0:45 The fighters are at ring center... 8:0
0:49 The fighters are tied up. Quarry tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:0
0:58 Alonso separates the two fighters. 8:0
01:15 Tucker pushes Quarry then steps away from him. 8:0
01:24 Quarry scores with a winging right! Tony Tucker's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:0
01:24 Tucker's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:0
01:29 Tucker is feeling the repercussions of his trip to the canvas last round. 12:0
01:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Quarry lands a short uppercut to the chin of Tucker. 14:0
01:53 Tucker goes straight at Jerry Quarry, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 14:0
02:02 Quarry moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
02:06 Tucker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Quarry ducks under it. 14:0
02:13 There's a hard shot off the top of Tucker's head! 18:0
02:13 Tucker is trying to regroup after that punch... 18:0
02:18 Tucker now has some bruising under his left eye. 18:0
02:27 Quarry cranks up the hook and connects to Tucker's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 22:0
02:27 Tucker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 22:0
02:47 That punch actually went behind Tucker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Quarry. 22:0
02:49 Tucker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Quarry's jaw. 22:2
03:00 Tucker misses wildly with the Hook. 22:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 10. 22:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Quarry's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Quarry's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 * Alonso is halting the fight and warning Tucker for leaning on the opponent's neck. Tucker is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:0
0:41 Tucker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Quarry. 0:0
0:52 Tucker is holding on to Quarry. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
01:01 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:11 Quarry is holding... 0:0
01:15 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
01:24 Tucker moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:24 Quarry's jab connects to Tucker's head 2:0
01:38 Jerry Quarry just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:0
01:38 Tucker was hurt by those blows! 7:0
01:47 Tucker unleashes a flurry and Jerry Quarry fires back, a close exchange with Tucker coming out on top. 9:3
01:47 Quarry has Tucker hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Jerry Quarry is. 9:3
01:56 Jerry Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 9:3
02:00 Jerry Quarry just landed a three punch combo! 13:3
02:00 What a beautiful combination! Tucker might not survive this... 13:3
02:05 There appears to be increased swelling under Tucker's left eye. 13:3
02:14 Jerry Quarry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:3
02:29 Jerry Quarry misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:3
02:40 The action is at ring center. 13:3
02:40 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Quarry got the best of it. 16:5
02:40 Tony Tucker is badly stunned and Quarry will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 16:5
02:48 Quarry doubles up to the body, though Tucker seems unfazed. 18:5
03:00 Quarry lands a hard cross! 23:5
03:00 Tucker is reeling.. 23:5
03:00 That swelling under the left eye of Tucker is definitely getting worse. 23:5
03:00 Jerry Quarry appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:5
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 22:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tucker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Quarry is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Jerry Quarry looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Tucker just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:24 Quarry's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 * Tucker's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Alonso to keep 'em up. 0:3
0:51 Quarry scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:3
0:51 Tucker was stunned by that blow! 4:3
01:00 Jerry Quarry has Tucker pinned! 4:3
01:05 Tucker picks off the hook by Quarry. 4:3
01:07 Tucker lands a short left hook to the head. 4:5
01:17 Quarry feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:5
01:21 Quarry 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. 4:5
01:23 Tucker ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:7
01:33 Tucker slides into a neutral corner... 4:7
01:33 Jerry Quarry hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tucker. 6:7
01:38 The swelling around Tony Tucker's left eye is worsening. 6:7
01:42 Quarry gets off a quick combination to the body 8:7
01:52 Quarry shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:7
02:01 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:7
02:06 Tucker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Quarry. 10:7
02:17 Tucker is protecting the body nicely as Quarry fails to score inside. 10:7
02:29 Tucker lands a devastating cross! 10:12
02:29 Quarry is reeling.. 10:12
02:34 Jerry Quarry's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 10:12
02:38 Quarry scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 12:12
02:52 Quarry lands a hard cross! 17:12
02:52 That punch may have stunned Tucker momentarily. 17:12
02:57 Tucker is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:12
03:00 Tucker retreats into a neutral corner. 17:12
03:00 Quarry doesn't connect with the combination. 17:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Quarry's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tucker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tucker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:19 Tony Tucker drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:19 Quarry is clutching his side! 0:5
0:24 Quarry seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 0:5
0:39 Tucker traps Quarry in the corner! 0:5
0:39 Quarry takes a right to the body. 0:7
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:7
0:53 Tucker lands a devastating uppercut! 0:11
0:53 That's the punch Tucker hoped to land! Quarry looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:11
01:10 Quarry lets his hands go inside, but Tucker protects his body well. 0:11
01:21 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:11
01:24 Quarry tastes Tony Tucker's jab 0:13
01:28 Quarry's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:13
01:38 Quarry leaves the jab just short. 0:13
01:40 Tucker lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Quarry's ribs. 0:16
01:57 Quarry has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tucker. 0:16
02:02 Quarry pushes Tony Tucker away. 0:16
02:14 Tucker fires a lead right that Quarry manages to avoid. 0:16
02:21 Quarry's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:16
02:29 Alonso is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:16
02:32 Tucker slides into the corner... 0:16
02:37 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Tony Tucker's shoulder. 0:16
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 0:16
02:51 Tucker gets in a short cross to the body. 0:18
03:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:18
03:00 Alonso separates the two... 0:18
03:00 Jerry Quarry appears to have this fight under control. 0:18
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:19
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tucker didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Tucker got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:06 Quarry's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Quarry just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:21 Jerry Quarry retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:25 Oh!!! Tucker unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:25 Quarry looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:34 Quarry scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tucker. 2:4
0:43 Tucker is forced into his own corner... 2:4
0:48 Quarry traps Tucker's gloves under his arms, forcing Alonso to break them up. 2:4
0:52 Alonso breaks them up... 2:4
01:05 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:16 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Quarry. It came out of nowhere and Jerry Quarry drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Quarry looks hurt. 2:4
01:19 Alonso crouches over Quarry and begins to count.. 2:13
01:19 1... 2:13
01:20 2... 2:13
01:21 3... 2:13
01:22 4... 2:13
01:23 5... 2:13
01:24 6... 2:13
01:25 7... 2:13
01:26 8... 2:13
01:26 * Quarry manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 2:13
01:26 Alonso looks closely at Quarry who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 2:13
01:26 Tucker has hurt Quarry early in the round. Jerry Quarry is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 2:13
01:39 Quarry picks off the hook by Tony Tucker. 2:13
01:50 Tucker lands a strong uppercut! 2:18
01:50 Quarry is gasping for air!! 2:18
01:54 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jerry Quarry is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:18
01:59 Tucker pins Quarry in the corner! 2:18
02:12 Tucker whiffs with the hook. 2:18
02:19 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:18
02:23 You would think Quarry had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tony Tucker looked trying to score there! 2:18
02:30 Quarry slides into his own corner... 2:18
02:34 Tucker clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:18
02:39 The Referee breaks it up... 2:18
02:43 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:18
02:48 Tucker looks for a breather; he grabs Quarry and holds on. Quarry pushes Tony Tucker off and looks for an opening. 2:18
03:00 Tucker and Quarry each take a step back. 2:18
03:00 Tucker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:18
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 2:17
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 If the swelling was lessened by Quarry's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Tony Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Quarry pins Tucker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Quarry is trapped in Tucker's corner... 0:0
0:26 Quarry takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:26 Those punches hurt Jerry Quarry and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:30 The swelling under Quarry's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:45 Quarry doesn't connect with the jab. 0:4
0:52 Quarry does a great job smothering Tucker's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:4
01:07 Quarry just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
01:13 Quarry and Tucker clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:4
01:21 Quarry ties up Tucker... 0:4
01:25 Alonso separates the two... 0:4
01:25 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 15. 0:4
01:35 Jerry Quarry is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tucker can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
01:44 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
01:55 Tucker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Quarry. 0:4
02:07 Tucker holds his arms up in disgust as Quarry holds him around his waist. 0:4
02:16 Quarry shoves Tucker away. 0:4
02:29 There's a straight right by Quarry! 4:4
02:29 Tony Tucker is staggered... 4:4
02:45 Tucker ties up Quarry. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:4
02:54 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 4:4
02:59 Tucker has Quarry pinned! 4:4
03:00 Quarry retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 3:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 142 to 138
Bobby Wells, United States scores the bout 141 to 139
Kenny Gray, United States scores the bout 143 to 137
And your winner by unanimous decision Tony Tucker!!!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 138
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 142
Bobby Wells Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 139
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 9 141
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 137
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 27 27 24 30 27 27 24 30 30 30 30 29 27 24 28 414
Tony Tucker 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 24 24 27 27 28 30 30 29 426
Statistics
Categories Jerry Quarry Tony Tucker
Knockdowns scored 2 3
Jabs / Round 3.87 6.60
Hooks / Round 5.67 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.13 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.13 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 21.53 22.07
Punches Missed / Round 49.73 38.73
Punching Accuracy 30.2% 36.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 2 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 3 / 3
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 6 / 3
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jerry Quarry vs Tony Tucker
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), Bobby Wells (United States) and Kenny Gray (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: Jerry Quarry - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Tony Tucker - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:28 Quarry tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:33 Quarry connects with an uppercut to the head of Tucker. 2:0
0:53 Tucker looks to work the body, but Quarry covers up nicely. 2:0
0:56 Jerry Quarry gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:0
01:10 Tucker usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Quarry tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:17 And Jerry Quarry tastes the power of a huge combination from Tucker! 4:5
01:17 Quarry is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:30 Quarry takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:9
01:30 Quarry is hurt! 4:9
01:44 Tucker tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:9
01:50 Tucker's jab is fast and accurate. 4:11
01:50 Tucker has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:11
02:03 Tucker lands a solid uppercut! 4:16
02:03 Quarry was stunned by that blow! 4:16
02:17 Tucker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:16
02:23 Tucker lands consecutive blows to Quarry's midsection. 4:18
02:23 Tucker wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 4:18
02:37 Tucker telegraphed that shot and Quarry ducks under it easily. 4:18
02:39 Quarry drives a brutal left hook home just above Tony Tucker's trunks. 7:18
02:56 Tucker wraps his arms around Jerry Quarry. 7:18
03:00 * The referee cautions Tucker about leaning on Quarry's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 7:18
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Quarry and Tucker really went at it. 9:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tony Tucker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Tucker between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Tucker lands a flurry to the ribs of Jerry Quarry. 0:2
0:15 George Francis was screaming at Quarry between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:2
0:20 Tucker just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
0:33 Quarry works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
0:37 Tucker is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:37 Some nice infighting ends with Jerry Quarry getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:47 Quarry lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:00 Tucker picks off the jab thrown by Quarry. 4:2
01:07 Tony Tucker lands a wicked cross! 4:6
01:07 And Quarry's in big trouble now! 4:6
01:21 Tucker fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
01:24 Quarry digs a short hook to ribs of Tucker. 6:6
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:6
01:37 Quarry eats a jab from Tucker 6:8
01:49 Tucker is staying at the center of the ring. 6:8
01:49 Tucker shoots the jab into the chest of Quarry. 6:10
02:03 Tucker is either lucky or has radar. Quarry's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:10
02:10 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Quarry had the edge. 9:12
02:22 Quarry retreats into a neutral corner. 9:12
02:22 Tucker lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Quarry. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 9:15
02:37 Tucker charges in but Quarry avoids the rush. 9:15
02:46 Tucker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:15
02:59 Quarry connects with a violent cross! 13:15
02:59 Tucker looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 13:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:09 Tucker slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Quarry misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:24 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:28 Tony Tucker pins Jerry Quarry's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:33 Tucker finally lets go of Quarry. 0:0
0:42 Quarry and Tucker are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:51 Quarry uses his shoulder to force Tucker out of the clinch. 0:0
01:06 Tony Tucker swings...and misses. 0:0
01:08 Quarry turns on the hook and drives it home under Tucker's elbows. 3:0
01:17 Tucker retreats into the left corner. 3:0
01:17 Quarry feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 5:0
01:39 Tucker fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
01:57 Tucker traps Quarry's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 5:0
02:06 Alonso has to break them apart. 5:0
02:12 Alonso is talking to Tucker and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 5:0
02:19 Tucker misses with that hook. 5:0
02:38 * A combination to the jaw has Quarry hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 5:0
02:41 Alonso stands over Quarry and starts the count... 5:9
02:41 1... 5:9
02:42 2... 5:9
02:43 3... 5:9
02:44 4... 5:9
02:45 5... 5:9
02:46 6... 5:9
02:47 Quarry is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 5:9
02:48 8... 5:9
02:48 * Quarry is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tucker. 5:9
02:48 Alonso is looking at Quarry closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 5:9
02:48 Tony Tucker is really coming on strong here at the end of the 3rd. 5:9
02:57 Quarry backs into the lower corner. 5:9
03:00 Tucker leans on the ropes and motions for Quarry to come in. 5:9
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Quarry and Tucker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Quarry misses with that punch. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Tucker received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:27 Tony Tucker fires and misses. 0:0
0:39 Tucker tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:46 Quarry lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:46 How is Tucker standing after that? 4:0
01:00 Tony Tucker moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Quarry. 4:0
01:09 Tucker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
01:21 Quarry lands a vicious cross! 8:0
01:21 Tucker is badly hurt! 8:0
01:35 Quarry bulls his way inside, pushing Tucker up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:0
01:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tucker blasts home a hook. 8:2
01:54 Quarry throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tucker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:2
01:56 Tucker gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:4
02:01 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Quarry change his style. 8:4
02:11 Quarry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:13 Tucker continues to pop the jab 8:6
02:26 Quarry lands a stinging jab. 10:6
02:36 Quarry flicks a lead right to the head of Tucker. 12:6
02:54 Look out! That was a straight right by Quarry! 17:6
02:54 Quarry has Tucker in trouble after that punch! 17:6
03:00 Quarry has Tucker cornered! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 19:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tucker has Quarry pinned! 0:0
0:12 Tucker can't score with short uppercut inside. Quarry got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Quarry who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:35 Tony Tucker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Quarry back on his heels! 2:4
0:35 Quarry appears to be stunned! 2:4
0:47 Quarry flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:4
01:07 Quarry fires a lead right that Tucker manages to avoid. 4:4
01:10 Tucker fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:7
01:20 Quarry lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tucker on the end of that punch. 6:7
01:34 Tucker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Quarry flush! 6:11
01:34 Jerry Quarry's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:11
01:43 Tucker slips inside and lands a hook. 6:13
01:53 Tucker has Quarry trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:13
01:57 Tucker wings a big left hand at Quarry but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:13
01:59 Quarry scores with several light punches to the head. 8:13
02:12 * That was a blatant low blow by Quarry and Alonso has stopped the action to scold him 11:13
02:35 Quarry lands a solid cross! 15:13
02:35 Tucker looks shaken! 15:13
02:44 Tucker moves into the right corner. 15:13
02:49 Jerry Quarry lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tony Tucker. 15:13
02:55 Tucker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:17
02:55 Jerry Quarry was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:17
03:00 Quarry looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:17
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 16:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Tucker connects with a cross to Quarry's body. 0:2
0:32 Quarry tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:2
0:37 Quarry is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Tucker! He snapped Quarry's head straight back with that punch! 0:6
0:41 Quarry was shaken by that blow! 0:6
0:50 He slides into a neutral corner... 0:6
0:50 Tucker has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Quarry with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 0:9
01:02 Tucker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:11
01:12 He rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:13
01:17 Quarry's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 0:13
01:28 Tucker lands a crushing hook! 0:18
01:28 Jerry Quarry is suddenly in trouble! 0:18
01:33 * Out of nowhere Quarry has developed swelling around his right eye. 0:18
01:38 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:20
01:47 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:20
01:52 Tucker catches Quarry coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:24
01:52 Quarry was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:24
01:56 The swelling under Quarry's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:24
02:01 Quarry moves into a neutral corner. 2:24
02:06 Tucker cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Quarry had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:24
02:08 Quarry scores with the jab. 4:24
02:25 Quarry throws a flurry of punches but Tucker either blocks or slips them. 4:24
02:27 Tucker jolts Jerry Quarry with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 4:27
02:44 Tucker ties up Quarry. 4:27
02:49 * Alonso cautions Tony Tucker for striking with his his shoulder. 4:27
03:00 Quarry has freed himself from Tony Tucker. They move quickly to ring center. 4:27
03:00 The Referee has to get between Quarry and Tucker as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:27
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Quarry got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Quarry is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Quarry still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Tony Tucker is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 The fighters are trading punches and Tucker seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:17 Tucker fires a light jab to the stomach 2:5
0:22 Quarry's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 2:5
0:34 Jerry Quarry doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Tucker's head? 7:5
0:34 That was a beautiful shot, Tucker's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 7:5
0:43 Tucker has Quarry trapped! 7:5
0:43 Tucker is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 7:8
0:52 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
0:56 Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 7:8
01:00 Tucker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:8
01:00 Tucker is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:8
01:09 Tucker traps Quarry in the corner! 11:8
01:14 Tucker really buried that punch into Jerry Quarry's ribs. 11:13
01:14 Quarry is clutching his side! 11:13
01:18 The swelling around Quarry's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:13
01:27 Tucker is jockeying for position as he tries to force Quarry back into the corner. 11:13
01:41 Tucker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jerry Quarry blocks it. 11:13
01:47 Tucker misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:15
01:47 Tucker stunned Quarry. Tucker knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 11:15
01:56 Tucker feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Quarry's jaw. 11:18
01:56 Tucker must sense that he's got Quarry just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:18
02:04 Quarry backs into a neutral corner. 11:18
02:13 * Quarry walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 11:18
02:16 The count begins... 11:25
02:16 1... 11:25
02:17 2... 11:25
02:18 3... 11:25
02:19 4... 11:25
02:19 * Quarry gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 11:25
02:19 This bout will continue as Alonso signals to both men to fight. 11:25
02:19 Tucker stunned Jerry Quarry with that last shot and Tucker's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 11:25
02:24 Tucker is administering a horrific beating to Quarry and Alonso looks poised to stop it! 11:25
02:32 Tucker whiffs with the hook. 11:25
02:46 Quarry pins Tony Tucker in the corner! 11:25
02:50 Jerry Quarry is clinching. Alonso better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 11:25
02:59 Alonso moves them apart. 11:25
03:00 Tony Tucker is off target with that uppercut. 11:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 10:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 8, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Jerry Quarry. 0:0
0:08 George Francis not only gave Quarry encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tucker. Now it's up to Quarry to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Quarry'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
0:13 Tucker landed a sharp combination that rocked Quarry back on his heels! 0:4
0:13 Quarry was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
0:18 Quarry is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:4
0:18 Tucker is fading... 0:4
0:18 The swelling under Jerry Quarry's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:4
0:22 Quarry is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:33 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Tucker's shoulder. 0:4
0:40 Tucker rips a hook to the head. 0:6
01:02 * Quarry throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Tucker drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:6
01:05 The count starts... 6:6
01:05 1... 6:6
01:06 2... 6:6
01:06 * Tucker's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:6
01:06 Tucker still looks unsteady, but Alonso allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:6
01:06 Tucker suddenly looks very vulnerable. Quarry can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:6
01:20 Quarry is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
01:26 Tucker is pinned in his own corner... 6:6
01:31 Tucker does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Quarry's punches in close. 6:6
01:37 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:37 Quarry comes out on top in that exchange but Tucker was able to land some nice shots as well. 9:8
01:37 Quarry appears to have Tucker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Tucker looks ready to go, as Quarry closes in to try and end this fight. 9:8
01:42 The knockdown suffered by Quarry should have made that last round Tony Tucker's by a wide margin. 9:8
01:42 Quarry's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 9:8
01:51 Quarry just comes up short with the combination. 9:8
02:02 Quarry fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:8
02:13 That was a violent straight right by Quarry! 13:8
02:13 Tucker is gasping for air!! 13:8
02:17 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 13:8
02:22 Quarry doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 15:8
02:22 Quarry has Tucker hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 15:8
02:35 Tucker smothers Quarry's attack as Quarry tries to get off some shots inside. 15:8
02:42 Quarry seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:8
02:50 Quarry knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 15:8
03:00 Quarry misses wildly with the hook. 15:8
03:00 It looks like Tucker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:8
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 17:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Quarry and Tucker leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Quarry'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 Tucker charges Quarry trying to get inside 0:0
0:17 George Francis was extremely upbeat during the break with Quarry providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Tucker pins Quarry's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:40 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:0
0:43 * Quarry is being warned for a low blow. Alonso is letting the judges know. 2:0
01:13 * Tucker absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 2:0
01:15 Alonso stands over Tony Tucker and begins counting... 8:0
01:15 1... 8:0
01:16 2... 8:0
01:17 3... 8:0
01:17 * Tucker is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 8:0
01:17 Alonso motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 8:0
01:17 Quarry senses he has Tucker in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:0
01:35 Quarry is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:0
01:43 Quarry lands a crushing uppercut! 13:0
01:43 Tucker is reeling after that shot! 13:0
01:56 Quarry leaves the jab just short. 13:0
01:59 Tucker's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 13:0
02:03 Tucker backs into the near corner. 13:0
02:08 Quarry fires a left hand that Tucker takes high on the shoulder. 13:0
02:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:0
02:19 Jerry Quarry fires and misses. 13:0
02:30 Quarry misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:0
02:41 Jerry Quarry lands a smashing cross! 17:0
02:41 Tucker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:0
02:51 Quarry pins Tucker in the corner! 17:0
02:55 Quarry forces his way inside. 17:0
03:00 Quarry just misses with a huge shot as Tucker chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:0
03:00 Quarry really laid the wood to Tucker in that last round, it's a wonder Tony "TNT" Tucker made it back to his feet! 19:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jerry Quarry's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Quarry pins Tucker in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Quarry just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tucker with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:12 Tucker was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:29 Tucker takes a hard combination from Quarry 8:0
0:29 Tucker took far too many hard shots from Jerry Quarry in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
0:45 The fighters are at ring center... 8:0
0:49 The fighters are tied up. Quarry tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:0
0:58 Alonso separates the two fighters. 8:0
01:15 Tucker pushes Quarry then steps away from him. 8:0
01:24 Quarry scores with a winging right! Tony Tucker's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:0
01:24 Tucker's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:0
01:29 Tucker is feeling the repercussions of his trip to the canvas last round. 12:0
01:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Quarry lands a short uppercut to the chin of Tucker. 14:0
01:53 Tucker goes straight at Jerry Quarry, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 14:0
02:02 Quarry moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
02:06 Tucker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Quarry ducks under it. 14:0
02:13 There's a hard shot off the top of Tucker's head! 18:0
02:13 Tucker is trying to regroup after that punch... 18:0
02:18 Tucker now has some bruising under his left eye. 18:0
02:27 Quarry cranks up the hook and connects to Tucker's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 22:0
02:27 Tucker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 22:0
02:47 That punch actually went behind Tucker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Quarry. 22:0
02:49 Tucker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Quarry's jaw. 22:2
03:00 Tucker misses wildly with the Hook. 22:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 10. 22:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Quarry's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Quarry's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 * Alonso is halting the fight and warning Tucker for leaning on the opponent's neck. Tucker is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:0
0:41 Tucker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Quarry. 0:0
0:52 Tucker is holding on to Quarry. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
01:01 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:11 Quarry is holding... 0:0
01:15 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
01:24 Tucker moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:24 Quarry's jab connects to Tucker's head 2:0
01:38 Jerry Quarry just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:0
01:38 Tucker was hurt by those blows! 7:0
01:47 Tucker unleashes a flurry and Jerry Quarry fires back, a close exchange with Tucker coming out on top. 9:3
01:47 Quarry has Tucker hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Jerry Quarry is. 9:3
01:56 Jerry Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 9:3
02:00 Jerry Quarry just landed a three punch combo! 13:3
02:00 What a beautiful combination! Tucker might not survive this... 13:3
02:05 There appears to be increased swelling under Tucker's left eye. 13:3
02:14 Jerry Quarry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:3
02:29 Jerry Quarry misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:3
02:40 The action is at ring center. 13:3
02:40 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Quarry got the best of it. 16:5
02:40 Tony Tucker is badly stunned and Quarry will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 16:5
02:48 Quarry doubles up to the body, though Tucker seems unfazed. 18:5
03:00 Quarry lands a hard cross! 23:5
03:00 Tucker is reeling.. 23:5
03:00 That swelling under the left eye of Tucker is definitely getting worse. 23:5
03:00 Jerry Quarry appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:5
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 22:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tucker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Quarry is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Quarry has Tucker blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Jerry Quarry looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Tucker just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:24 Quarry's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 * Tucker's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Alonso to keep 'em up. 0:3
0:51 Quarry scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:3
0:51 Tucker was stunned by that blow! 4:3
01:00 Jerry Quarry has Tucker pinned! 4:3
01:05 Tucker picks off the hook by Quarry. 4:3
01:07 Tucker lands a short left hook to the head. 4:5
01:17 Quarry feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:5
01:21 Quarry 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. 4:5
01:23 Tucker ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:7
01:33 Tucker slides into a neutral corner... 4:7
01:33 Jerry Quarry hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tucker. 6:7
01:38 The swelling around Tony Tucker's left eye is worsening. 6:7
01:42 Quarry gets off a quick combination to the body 8:7
01:52 Quarry shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:7
02:01 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:7
02:06 Tucker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Quarry. 10:7
02:17 Tucker is protecting the body nicely as Quarry fails to score inside. 10:7
02:29 Tucker lands a devastating cross! 10:12
02:29 Quarry is reeling.. 10:12
02:34 Jerry Quarry's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 10:12
02:38 Quarry scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 12:12
02:52 Quarry lands a hard cross! 17:12
02:52 That punch may have stunned Tucker momentarily. 17:12
02:57 Tucker is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:12
03:00 Tucker retreats into a neutral corner. 17:12
03:00 Quarry doesn't connect with the combination. 17:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Quarry's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tucker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tucker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:19 Tony Tucker drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:19 Quarry is clutching his side! 0:5
0:24 Quarry seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 0:5
0:39 Tucker traps Quarry in the corner! 0:5
0:39 Quarry takes a right to the body. 0:7
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:7
0:53 Tucker lands a devastating uppercut! 0:11
0:53 That's the punch Tucker hoped to land! Quarry looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:11
01:10 Quarry lets his hands go inside, but Tucker protects his body well. 0:11
01:21 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:11
01:24 Quarry tastes Tony Tucker's jab 0:13
01:28 Quarry's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:13
01:38 Quarry leaves the jab just short. 0:13
01:40 Tucker lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Quarry's ribs. 0:16
01:57 Quarry has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tucker. 0:16
02:02 Quarry pushes Tony Tucker away. 0:16
02:14 Tucker fires a lead right that Quarry manages to avoid. 0:16
02:21 Quarry's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:16
02:29 Alonso is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:16
02:32 Tucker slides into the corner... 0:16
02:37 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Tony Tucker's shoulder. 0:16
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 0:16
02:51 Tucker gets in a short cross to the body. 0:18
03:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:18
03:00 Alonso separates the two... 0:18
03:00 Jerry Quarry appears to have this fight under control. 0:18
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:19
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tucker didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Tucker got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:06 Quarry's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Quarry just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:21 Jerry Quarry retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:25 Oh!!! Tucker unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:25 Quarry looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:34 Quarry scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tucker. 2:4
0:43 Tucker is forced into his own corner... 2:4
0:48 Quarry traps Tucker's gloves under his arms, forcing Alonso to break them up. 2:4
0:52 Alonso breaks them up... 2:4
01:05 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:16 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Quarry. It came out of nowhere and Jerry Quarry drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Quarry looks hurt. 2:4
01:19 Alonso crouches over Quarry and begins to count.. 2:13
01:19 1... 2:13
01:20 2... 2:13
01:21 3... 2:13
01:22 4... 2:13
01:23 5... 2:13
01:24 6... 2:13
01:25 7... 2:13
01:26 8... 2:13
01:26 * Quarry manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 2:13
01:26 Alonso looks closely at Quarry who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 2:13
01:26 Tucker has hurt Quarry early in the round. Jerry Quarry is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 2:13
01:39 Quarry picks off the hook by Tony Tucker. 2:13
01:50 Tucker lands a strong uppercut! 2:18
01:50 Quarry is gasping for air!! 2:18
01:54 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jerry Quarry is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:18
01:59 Tucker pins Quarry in the corner! 2:18
02:12 Tucker whiffs with the hook. 2:18
02:19 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:18
02:23 You would think Quarry had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tony Tucker looked trying to score there! 2:18
02:30 Quarry slides into his own corner... 2:18
02:34 Tucker clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:18
02:39 The Referee breaks it up... 2:18
02:43 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:18
02:48 Tucker looks for a breather; he grabs Quarry and holds on. Quarry pushes Tony Tucker off and looks for an opening. 2:18
03:00 Tucker and Quarry each take a step back. 2:18
03:00 Tucker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:18
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 2:17
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 If the swelling was lessened by Quarry's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Tony Tucker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Quarry pins Tucker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Quarry is trapped in Tucker's corner... 0:0
0:26 Quarry takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:26 Those punches hurt Jerry Quarry and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:30 The swelling under Quarry's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:45 Quarry doesn't connect with the jab. 0:4
0:52 Quarry does a great job smothering Tucker's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:4
01:07 Quarry just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
01:13 Quarry and Tucker clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:4
01:21 Quarry ties up Tucker... 0:4
01:25 Alonso separates the two... 0:4
01:25 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 15. 0:4
01:35 Jerry Quarry is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tucker can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
01:44 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
01:55 Tucker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Quarry. 0:4
02:07 Tucker holds his arms up in disgust as Quarry holds him around his waist. 0:4
02:16 Quarry shoves Tucker away. 0:4
02:29 There's a straight right by Quarry! 4:4
02:29 Tony Tucker is staggered... 4:4
02:45 Tucker ties up Quarry. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:4
02:54 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 4:4
02:59 Tucker has Quarry pinned! 4:4
03:00 Quarry retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 3:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 142 to 138
Bobby Wells, United States scores the bout 141 to 139
Kenny Gray, United States scores the bout 143 to 137
And your winner by unanimous decision Tony Tucker!!!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 138
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 142
Bobby Wells Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 139
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 9 141
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 9 9 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 137
Tony Tucker 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jerry Quarry 27 27 24 30 27 27 24 30 30 30 30 29 27 24 28 414
Tony Tucker 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 24 24 27 27 28 30 30 29 426
Statistics
Categories Jerry Quarry Tony Tucker
Knockdowns scored 2 3
Jabs / Round 3.87 6.60
Hooks / Round 5.67 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.13 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.13 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 21.53 22.07
Punches Missed / Round 49.73 38.73
Punching Accuracy 30.2% 36.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 2 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 3 / 3
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 6 / 3
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Preliminary 1
John Conteh vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rick Saull (Canada), Luca Montella (Italy) and Arturo Velasquez (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: John Conteh - Record: 4-13-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 1-11-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Joe Souza
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Conteh scores with the jab. 2:0
0:28 Conteh continues to follow Crumble about the ring. 2:0
0:33 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:40 Crumble wings a big left hand at Conteh but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
0:50 Conteh quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
0:57 The fighters are tangled up inside. Conteh has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:0
01:18 No one is going to confuse Conteh with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:0
01:26 Conteh shoots the jab into the chest of Crumble. 6:0
01:41 Conteh lands a strong hook! 11:0
01:41 Crumble is gasping for air!! 11:0
01:57 Conteh drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 16:0
01:57 Crumble was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:0
02:02 * Clearly, Crumble is starting to swell under his left eye. 16:0
02:11 Crumble ties up John Conteh. 16:0
02:23 England separates them. 16:0
02:30 Crumble's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 16:0
02:34 Conteh pumps a solid jab into the face of Crumble; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 19:0
02:43 Conteh doesn't have to look for Crumble this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
02:51 Conteh tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 19:0
02:53 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Crumble lands the right hand. 19:2
03:00 Conteh just comes up short with the uppercut. 19:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 20:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Conteh received a pep talk from Jack Blackburn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Crumble is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Crumble still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Conteh looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Crumble. 0:0
0:21 Crumble bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:31 Crumble throws a punch and lands. Conteh scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:4
0:36 Crumble seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
0:46 As high as Conteh is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Crumble takes advantage of it. 2:4
0:49 Crumble seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:59 Conteh just comes up short with the combination. 2:4
01:06 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
01:13 Crumble tastes Conteh's jab 4:4
01:31 Conteh works his way in and leans on Crumble. 4:4
01:47 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Conteh. 7:4
02:03 Conteh slips in a jab to the body 9:4
02:07 The swelling under Crumble's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:4
02:13 * England signals a low blow against Conteh which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Conteh's opponent. That was a terrible call! 11:4
02:13 Conteh splits Crumble's gloves with an uppercut. 11:4
02:33 Conteh goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 14:4
02:49 Conteh is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:4
02:57 Crumble has freed himself from Conteh. They move quickly to ring center. 14:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between John Conteh and Crumble as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Crumble's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Conteh dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Crumble back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 Crumble was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Crumble's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:20 Jack Blackburn not only gave Conteh encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Eric Crumble. Now it's up to Conteh to implement it. 4:0
0:20 Conteh connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:0
0:34 Conteh scores with a nice two-punch combination. 8:0
0:48 Conteh seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
0:55 Conteh scores with a glancing cross. 10:0
01:08 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:0
01:08 * England steps in and admonishes Conteh for holding and hitting. 14:0
01:21 Crumble's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Conteh. 14:0
01:44 Conteh lands consecutive blows to Eric Crumble's midsection. 16:0
02:05 Conteh moves into the left corner. 16:0
02:09 That punch actually went behind Conteh's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Crumble. 16:0
02:17 Crumble tries to clinch, but Conteh shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 18:0
02:35 Conteh fires and misses. 18:0
02:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 18:0
02:56 Crumble is clinching... Conteh is trying to free his gloves... They are under Crumble's arms... 18:0
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 18:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 John Conteh is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky knows Crumble lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Crumble'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 Conteh is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Crumble bounces Conteh back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 0:0
0:22 Crumble traps John Conteh's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:31 Referee England steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:44 Eric Crumble goes straight at Conteh, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:49 Crumble continues to pop the jab 0:2
01:03 Conteh fires a left hand that Crumble takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
01:10 Conteh throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
01:27 Conteh has Eric Crumble trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:2
01:27 There's a right cross from Conteh that lands flush. 5:2
01:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:2
01:50 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:2
01:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:2
02:02 Conteh ties up Crumble. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:2
02:11 England has to break the clinch. 5:2
02:15 Conteh steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:2
02:21 A flurry of blows from Conteh lands to the body 7:2
02:26 The swelling under Crumble's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:2
02:34 Conteh is staying at the center of the ring. 7:2
02:34 Conteh feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 10:2
02:50 Crumble pins Conteh's arms. Now they move apart. 10:2
02:55 England breaks them up... 10:2
03:00 Conteh is trapped in Crumble's corner... 10:2
03:00 Crumble tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 9:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Crumble's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Crumble's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Conteh lands a solid combination to the head of Crumble. 3:0
0:16 Whatever Jack Blackburn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conteh has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 3:0
0:21 Crumble lets his hands go inside, but Conteh protects his body well. 3:0
0:33 Conteh is stalking his opponent. 3:0
0:41 Crumble slides into the corner... 3:0
0:46 Conteh drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:0
0:46 Eric Crumble is hurt! 7:0
01:00 Conteh doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:0
01:17 Conteh can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
01:24 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:0
01:27 Conteh pins Crumble in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 10:0
01:31 Crumble's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 10:0
01:36 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Eric Crumble lands an uppercut to the jaw. 10:2
01:51 Conteh ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:2
02:00 Conteh bangs a right cross off the face of Crumble. 14:2
02:13 Crumble lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:4
02:22 Conteh scores with consecutive blows to the body of Crumble. 16:4
02:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:4
02:42 Conteh is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 16:4
02:52 Crumble comes in low. John Conteh puts a headlock on him. England knocks Conteh's arm off Crumble's head. 16:4
03:00 Referee England separates the two... 16:4
03:00 England motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Jack Blackburn seemed to pump up Conteh between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Eric Crumble's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Conteh grabs and holds Crumble... 0:0
0:20 Eric Crumble tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:0
0:27 Crumble slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Crumble is trying to free his gloves from under Conteh's gloves. 0:0
0:43 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:48 Conteh scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:57 Crumble is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
01:05 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Conteh locks up Crumble's arms. 2:0
01:10 England is shouting at Conteh to break! 2:0
01:19 Crumble takes a hard cross to the chin from Conteh. 5:0
01:33 Conteh misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
01:35 Crumble lands the lead cross. 5:2
01:55 * Conteh connects with a thundering hook and Crumble drops to the canvas! 5:2
01:58 England moves into position over Crumble and begins the count 12:2
01:58 1... 12:2
01:59 2... 12:2
02:00 3... 12:2
02:01 4... 12:2
02:02 5... 12:2
02:02 * Crumble is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 12:2
02:02 England wipes Eric Crumble's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Crumble nods his head and the action resumes. 12:2
02:02 Conteh picks up the pace sensing he can get Crumble out of there! 12:2
02:11 Eric Crumble walks in to a glancing hook from John Conteh. 14:2
02:11 Conteh senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 14:2
02:15 The increased swelling around the left eye of Crumble is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:2
02:24 Conteh lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 14:2
02:35 Conteh tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Crumble blocks it. 14:2
02:47 Conteh drops the right hand flush on Crumble's chin! 19:2
02:47 Crumble seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:2
02:55 Conteh unleashes a flurry and Crumble fires back, a close exchange with Conteh coming out on top. 22:4
02:55 Crumble suddenly looks very vulnerable. Conteh can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 22:4
03:00 The swelling around Crumble's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 22:4
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 22:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conteh looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Conteh got some great advice from Jack Blackburn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Crumble is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 John Conteh pins Crumble in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Conteh fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:22 Conteh shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Crumble flush! 7:0
0:22 How is Crumble standing after those shots? 7:0
0:27 Eric Crumble is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:0
0:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:0
0:34 A cross lands for Conteh. Eric Crumble didn't see that one coming. 9:0
0:52 John Conteh scores with a winging right! Crumble's head snapped back violently with that punch! 14:0
0:52 Crumble is reeling after that shot! 14:0
0:56 Crumble's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:0
01:06 Conteh leans on the ropes and motions for Crumble to come in. 14:0
01:17 Crumble takes a hard combination from Conteh 19:0
01:17 Crumble looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 19:0
01:22 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Crumble change his style. 19:0
01:29 * Conteh is being warned for holding and hitting. England is letting the judges know. 22:0
01:42 Crumble is being pummelled and England looks ready to move in and halt the carnage. 22:0
01:42 It seems every shot Eric Crumble takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 22:0
01:55 Crumble knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 22:0
02:00 Conteh has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 22:0
02:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 22:0
02:13 John Conteh gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Crumble with an uppercut. 24:0
02:22 Conteh scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 26:0
02:27 * Crumble has no chance now.England needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Conteh gets the TKO victory!! 26:0
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:28 mark in Round 7 is...
John Conteh!
Score Cards
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 30 30 30 30 30 30 180
Eric Crumble 27 27 27 27 27 24 159
Statistics
Categories John Conteh Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.57 0.86
Hooks / Round 7.43 2.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 1.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.43
Uppercuts / Round 7.57 1.57
Punches Landed / Round 36.57 6.86
Punches Missed / Round 36.00 12.00
Punching Accuracy 50.4% 36.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
John Conteh vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rick Saull (Canada), Luca Montella (Italy) and Arturo Velasquez (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: John Conteh - Record: 4-13-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 1-11-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Joe Souza
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Conteh scores with the jab. 2:0
0:28 Conteh continues to follow Crumble about the ring. 2:0
0:33 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:40 Crumble wings a big left hand at Conteh but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
0:50 Conteh quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
0:57 The fighters are tangled up inside. Conteh has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:0
01:18 No one is going to confuse Conteh with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:0
01:26 Conteh shoots the jab into the chest of Crumble. 6:0
01:41 Conteh lands a strong hook! 11:0
01:41 Crumble is gasping for air!! 11:0
01:57 Conteh drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 16:0
01:57 Crumble was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:0
02:02 * Clearly, Crumble is starting to swell under his left eye. 16:0
02:11 Crumble ties up John Conteh. 16:0
02:23 England separates them. 16:0
02:30 Crumble's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 16:0
02:34 Conteh pumps a solid jab into the face of Crumble; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 19:0
02:43 Conteh doesn't have to look for Crumble this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
02:51 Conteh tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 19:0
02:53 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Crumble lands the right hand. 19:2
03:00 Conteh just comes up short with the uppercut. 19:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 20:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Conteh received a pep talk from Jack Blackburn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Crumble is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Crumble still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Conteh looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Crumble. 0:0
0:21 Crumble bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:31 Crumble throws a punch and lands. Conteh scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:4
0:36 Crumble seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
0:46 As high as Conteh is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Crumble takes advantage of it. 2:4
0:49 Crumble seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:59 Conteh just comes up short with the combination. 2:4
01:06 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
01:13 Crumble tastes Conteh's jab 4:4
01:31 Conteh works his way in and leans on Crumble. 4:4
01:47 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Conteh. 7:4
02:03 Conteh slips in a jab to the body 9:4
02:07 The swelling under Crumble's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:4
02:13 * England signals a low blow against Conteh which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Conteh's opponent. That was a terrible call! 11:4
02:13 Conteh splits Crumble's gloves with an uppercut. 11:4
02:33 Conteh goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 14:4
02:49 Conteh is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:4
02:57 Crumble has freed himself from Conteh. They move quickly to ring center. 14:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between John Conteh and Crumble as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Crumble's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Conteh dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Crumble back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 Crumble was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Crumble's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:20 Jack Blackburn not only gave Conteh encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Eric Crumble. Now it's up to Conteh to implement it. 4:0
0:20 Conteh connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:0
0:34 Conteh scores with a nice two-punch combination. 8:0
0:48 Conteh seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
0:55 Conteh scores with a glancing cross. 10:0
01:08 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:0
01:08 * England steps in and admonishes Conteh for holding and hitting. 14:0
01:21 Crumble's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Conteh. 14:0
01:44 Conteh lands consecutive blows to Eric Crumble's midsection. 16:0
02:05 Conteh moves into the left corner. 16:0
02:09 That punch actually went behind Conteh's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Crumble. 16:0
02:17 Crumble tries to clinch, but Conteh shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 18:0
02:35 Conteh fires and misses. 18:0
02:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 18:0
02:56 Crumble is clinching... Conteh is trying to free his gloves... They are under Crumble's arms... 18:0
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 18:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 John Conteh is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky knows Crumble lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Crumble'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 Conteh is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Crumble bounces Conteh back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 0:0
0:22 Crumble traps John Conteh's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:31 Referee England steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:44 Eric Crumble goes straight at Conteh, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:49 Crumble continues to pop the jab 0:2
01:03 Conteh fires a left hand that Crumble takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
01:10 Conteh throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
01:27 Conteh has Eric Crumble trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:2
01:27 There's a right cross from Conteh that lands flush. 5:2
01:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:2
01:50 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:2
01:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:2
02:02 Conteh ties up Crumble. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:2
02:11 England has to break the clinch. 5:2
02:15 Conteh steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:2
02:21 A flurry of blows from Conteh lands to the body 7:2
02:26 The swelling under Crumble's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:2
02:34 Conteh is staying at the center of the ring. 7:2
02:34 Conteh feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 10:2
02:50 Crumble pins Conteh's arms. Now they move apart. 10:2
02:55 England breaks them up... 10:2
03:00 Conteh is trapped in Crumble's corner... 10:2
03:00 Crumble tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 9:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Crumble's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Crumble's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Conteh lands a solid combination to the head of Crumble. 3:0
0:16 Whatever Jack Blackburn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conteh has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 3:0
0:21 Crumble lets his hands go inside, but Conteh protects his body well. 3:0
0:33 Conteh is stalking his opponent. 3:0
0:41 Crumble slides into the corner... 3:0
0:46 Conteh drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:0
0:46 Eric Crumble is hurt! 7:0
01:00 Conteh doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:0
01:17 Conteh can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
01:24 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:0
01:27 Conteh pins Crumble in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 10:0
01:31 Crumble's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 10:0
01:36 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Eric Crumble lands an uppercut to the jaw. 10:2
01:51 Conteh ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:2
02:00 Conteh bangs a right cross off the face of Crumble. 14:2
02:13 Crumble lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:4
02:22 Conteh scores with consecutive blows to the body of Crumble. 16:4
02:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:4
02:42 Conteh is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 16:4
02:52 Crumble comes in low. John Conteh puts a headlock on him. England knocks Conteh's arm off Crumble's head. 16:4
03:00 Referee England separates the two... 16:4
03:00 England motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Jack Blackburn seemed to pump up Conteh between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Eric Crumble's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Conteh grabs and holds Crumble... 0:0
0:20 Eric Crumble tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:0
0:27 Crumble slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Crumble is trying to free his gloves from under Conteh's gloves. 0:0
0:43 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:48 Conteh scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:57 Crumble is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
01:05 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Conteh locks up Crumble's arms. 2:0
01:10 England is shouting at Conteh to break! 2:0
01:19 Crumble takes a hard cross to the chin from Conteh. 5:0
01:33 Conteh misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
01:35 Crumble lands the lead cross. 5:2
01:55 * Conteh connects with a thundering hook and Crumble drops to the canvas! 5:2
01:58 England moves into position over Crumble and begins the count 12:2
01:58 1... 12:2
01:59 2... 12:2
02:00 3... 12:2
02:01 4... 12:2
02:02 5... 12:2
02:02 * Crumble is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 12:2
02:02 England wipes Eric Crumble's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Crumble nods his head and the action resumes. 12:2
02:02 Conteh picks up the pace sensing he can get Crumble out of there! 12:2
02:11 Eric Crumble walks in to a glancing hook from John Conteh. 14:2
02:11 Conteh senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 14:2
02:15 The increased swelling around the left eye of Crumble is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:2
02:24 Conteh lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 14:2
02:35 Conteh tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Crumble blocks it. 14:2
02:47 Conteh drops the right hand flush on Crumble's chin! 19:2
02:47 Crumble seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:2
02:55 Conteh unleashes a flurry and Crumble fires back, a close exchange with Conteh coming out on top. 22:4
02:55 Crumble suddenly looks very vulnerable. Conteh can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 22:4
03:00 The swelling around Crumble's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 22:4
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 22:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conteh looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Conteh got some great advice from Jack Blackburn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Crumble is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 John Conteh pins Crumble in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Conteh fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:22 Conteh shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Crumble flush! 7:0
0:22 How is Crumble standing after those shots? 7:0
0:27 Eric Crumble is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:0
0:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:0
0:34 A cross lands for Conteh. Eric Crumble didn't see that one coming. 9:0
0:52 John Conteh scores with a winging right! Crumble's head snapped back violently with that punch! 14:0
0:52 Crumble is reeling after that shot! 14:0
0:56 Crumble's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:0
01:06 Conteh leans on the ropes and motions for Crumble to come in. 14:0
01:17 Crumble takes a hard combination from Conteh 19:0
01:17 Crumble looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 19:0
01:22 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Crumble change his style. 19:0
01:29 * Conteh is being warned for holding and hitting. England is letting the judges know. 22:0
01:42 Crumble is being pummelled and England looks ready to move in and halt the carnage. 22:0
01:42 It seems every shot Eric Crumble takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 22:0
01:55 Crumble knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 22:0
02:00 Conteh has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 22:0
02:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 22:0
02:13 John Conteh gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Crumble with an uppercut. 24:0
02:22 Conteh scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 26:0
02:27 * Crumble has no chance now.England needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Conteh gets the TKO victory!! 26:0
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:28 mark in Round 7 is...
John Conteh!
Score Cards
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Eric Crumble 9 9 9 9 9 8 53
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
John Conteh 30 30 30 30 30 30 180
Eric Crumble 27 27 27 27 27 24 159
Statistics
Categories John Conteh Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.57 0.86
Hooks / Round 7.43 2.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 1.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.43
Uppercuts / Round 7.57 1.57
Punches Landed / Round 36.57 6.86
Punches Missed / Round 36.00 12.00
Punching Accuracy 50.4% 36.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Preliminary 2
James Braddock vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Levi Martinez (United States), Luis Rivera (United States) and Victor Kakone (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: James Braddock - Record: 17-12-3 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pat Burns - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 1-12-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:22 Braddock connects with a left-right combo. 4:0
0:35 James Braddock lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:0
0:44 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braddock lands the right hand. 8:0
01:00 That punch actually went behind Crumble's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 8:0
01:02 Crumble lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braddock on the end of that punch. 8:2
01:12 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:2
01:36 * Crumble has been knocked down with a strong cross! 10:2
01:39 Ramos begins the count... 19:2
01:39 1... 19:2
01:40 2... 19:2
01:41 3... 19:2
01:42 4... 19:2
01:43 5... 19:2
01:44 6... 19:2
01:45 7... 19:2
01:46 Crumble is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8. 19:2
01:46 * Crumble lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 19:2
01:46 Crumble appears to be badly shaken, but Ramos is going to allow the fight to go on. 19:2
01:46 Crumble is dazed as Braddock looks to put him away! 19:2
01:59 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 19:2
02:10 Braddock tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Crumble. 19:2
02:26 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 19:2
02:33 Crumble moves into a neutral corner. 19:2
02:33 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Crumble has gotten the better of the exchange. 21:5
02:33 Braddock probably can't finish Crumble this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 21:5
02:41 Crumble retreats into his own corner... 21:5
02:41 Braddock scores with a quick one-two to Crumble's midsection 23:5
02:50 Crumble doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 23:5
02:58 James Braddock misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 23:5
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 24:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Braddock ends up behind Crumble as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:15 Braddock is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:20 Braddock pins Crumble's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 Braddock and Crumble each take a step back. 0:0
0:29 Crumble tastes Braddock's jab 2:0
0:38 As high as Crumble is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Braddock takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:42 Braddock is motioning with his gloves for Crumble to bring it on, but Braddock is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
01:00 Braddock is off target with that cross. 2:0
01:07 Crumble quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:11 Crumble backs into the left corner. 2:0
01:16 Braddock fires a left hand that Crumble takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:27 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:37 Braddock feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Crumble's chin. 4:0
01:41 Crumble seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:0
01:50 Braddock pins Crumble in the corner! 4:0
01:55 Braddock slides along the far ropes. 4:0
01:59 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
02:03 Braddock scores with consecutive blows to the body of Crumble. 6:0
02:15 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
02:15 Braddock lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:0
02:42 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 8:0
02:45 The fighters are tangled up inside. Crumble has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:2
03:00 James Braddock fires and misses. 8:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Ramos to step in. 10:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Crumble's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:23 The quickness and footwork of Braddock is definitely keeping Crumble off balance. 0:0
0:28 Crumble retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:41 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:49 Braddock whiffs with the combination. 0:0
01:07 Watch Braddock move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Crumble off balance. 0:0
01:14 Braddock connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
01:23 The cross scores for Braddock. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
01:36 Braddock throws another good combination that temporarily slows Crumble. 6:0
01:46 Braddock connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Crumble just shakes his head and smiles. 9:0
01:59 Braddock has Crumble cornered! 9:0
01:59 Braddock shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:0
02:09 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Crumble's jaw. 13:0
02:25 Crumble picks off the jab thrown by Braddock. 13:0
02:39 Braddock fires and misses. 13:0
02:42 Crumble scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braddock's jaw. 13:2
02:55 Crumble slides into the corner... 13:2
02:55 The fighters are trading punches and Crumble seems to have won that exchange. 15:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 17:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:09 Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Crumble. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:21 Crumble is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Braddock throws the cross and scores to the head of Crumble. 4:0
0:34 Crumble is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:2
0:48 Crumble tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:2
0:51 * Braddock continues to hammer away as he holds Crumble and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:2
01:22 Braddock's jab is fast and accurate. 12:2
01:33 Braddock slips in a jab to the body 14:2
01:46 Braddock scores to the body with a jab 16:2
02:03 Braddock is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 16:2
02:08 Braddock traps Crumble in the corner! 16:2
02:08 Braddock lands a short uppercut in close. 18:2
02:21 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 18:2
02:25 Braddock just comes up short with the uppercut. 18:2
02:28 Crumble lands a cross to the body. 18:4
02:37 Braddock flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 20:4
02:46 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Braddock can land a solid one. 22:4
02:59 Crumble moves into the left corner. 22:4
03:00 Braddock is trapped in Crumble's corner... 22:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 24:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:12 Considering the clinch Crumble has on Braddock it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Braddock pushes him away. 0:0
0:21 Crumble shoves Braddock away. 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Braddock holds his arms up in disgust as Crumble holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:39 Braddock works his way free! 0:0
01:03 Braddock has Crumble blocked in! 0:0
01:03 There's the uppercut from Braddock. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
01:17 James Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
01:27 Braddock is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:32 Crumble traps Braddock's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 2:0
01:36 James Braddock tries to get free... Here comes Ramos to break them up... 2:0
01:41 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
01:41 Some good body work by Braddock but not much on those punches. 4:0
01:58 Braddock is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:0
02:03 Hard to choose in that exchange as Crumble and Braddock go blow for blow. 6:2
02:13 Braddock lands the lead cross. 8:2
02:30 Eric Crumble slides along the far ropes. 8:2
02:40 Braddock voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:2
02:45 There's some nice hand speed. Crumble fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:4
02:54 Crumble has Braddock pinned! 8:4
02:59 Crumble just landed a three punch combo! 8:8
02:59 Those shots all landed square and Braddock felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Braddock got some great advice from Pat Burns between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:08 Braddock fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Crumble smothers Braddock's attack with a clinch! 2:0
0:31 Ramos separates the two... 2:0
0:39 Crumble retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Braddock fires a jab to the body 4:0
0:53 Braddock has his arms wrapped around Crumble... Now they separate. 4:0
01:02 Ramos steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
01:07 Crumble is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
01:07 Braddock rips a hard jab to Crumble's body 7:0
01:22 Eric Crumble works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:0
01:36 Crumble 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. 7:2
01:49 Braddock flicks a lead right to the head of Crumble. 9:2
02:06 Crumble's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:2
02:13 Crumble misses wildly with the Hook. 9:2
02:32 The action slows for the moment. 9:2
02:36 Braddock gets off a quick combination to the body 11:2
02:46 Braddock throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 13:2
02:59 James Braddock is either lucky or has radar. Crumble's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 12:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Eric Crumble 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. 0:0
0:10 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Bill Brady is just telling Crumble the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:21 Crumble is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Eric Crumble's arms... 0:0
0:26 Ramos moves them apart. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:36 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:36 * And now it appears as if Crumble has been cut the last punch that landed. 3:0
0:36 * They will need to do a little work on Crumble's lip between rounds; it's obviously cut. 3:0
0:48 Crumble takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 5:0
01:02 Crumble has James Braddock trapped! 5:0
01:07 Eric Crumble wings a big left hand at James Braddock but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
01:23 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:0
01:29 Crumble slides into his own corner... 5:0
01:29 Braddock throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 7:0
01:38 Braddock is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Crumble with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 10:0
01:53 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
01:57 Braddock has Crumble trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:0
02:16 James Braddock swings...and misses. 10:0
02:25 James Braddock backs into his own corner... 10:0
02:30 No one is going to confuse Crumble with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 10:0
02:34 Ramos is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 10:0
02:37 Braddock slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
02:37 Eric Crumble scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 10:2
02:54 Crumble approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Braddock any room to breathe. 10:2
03:00 Crumble is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Braddock and Crumble go back to their corners. 11:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:19 Braddock fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Crumble is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:38 Crumble grabs Braddock again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:42 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Braddock for using his shoulder. 0:0
0:56 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:04 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Crumble fits. 0:0
01:08 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:29 Crumble pins Braddock in the corner! 0:0
01:34 Eric Crumble leaves the jab just short. 0:0
01:41 He bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
01:54 Eric Crumble wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Braddock's defense. 0:2
02:05 Braddock slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
02:10 Crumble looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 0:2
02:21 Braddock made Crumble look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Crumble would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:2
02:24 Braddock flicks a jab to Crumble's stomach 2:2
02:44 Crumble cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
02:46 Braddock rams the jab into the chest of Crumble. He's making very effective use of that punch. 5:2
03:00 Crumble has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Braddock. 5:2
03:00 Braddock pushes Crumble away. 5:2
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:2
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 6:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:33 Ramos has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:38 Crumble backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:42 Eric Crumble slides into the corner... 0:0
0:42 Braddock moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:58 Braddock circles around the ring. 2:0
01:07 James Braddock splits Crumble's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
01:16 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
01:16 James Braddock gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:30 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Eric Crumble ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:37 Braddock takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:0
01:41 Braddock moves into the far corner. 6:0
01:46 Crumble just misses with a huge shot as Braddock chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:0
01:53 Braddock bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 8:0
02:05 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:0
02:05 That last shot has reopened a cut on Crumble because the blood is flowing again. 10:0
02:05 Blood is running from the lip of Crumble again. 10:0
02:17 James Braddock and Crumble trade punches in an even exchange. 12:2
02:31 Braddock works free! The fighters move to ring center. 12:2
02:44 Crumble is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Braddock can't throw punches, I guess. 12:2
02:53 Ramos separates the two fighters. 12:2
02:58 Crumble takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 14:2
03:00 Ramos motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 16:1
03:00 * Ramos stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Crumble. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 16:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:20 James Braddock moves into the near corner. 2:0
0:24 Braddock is protecting the body nicely as Crumble fails to score inside. 2:0
0:27 Braddock bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:0
0:40 Crumble can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:51 Crumble is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:55 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
01:00 Ramos separates them. 4:0
01:05 Braddock pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
01:17 James Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:21 Braddock misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:0
01:30 Crumble connects with an uppercut to the head of Braddock. 8:2
01:47 You would think Crumble had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as James Braddock looked trying to score there! 8:2
01:53 Crumble doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Braddock's head? 8:6
01:53 That blast sent Braddock reeling into the ropes! 8:6
02:10 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
02:17 Crumble drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:10
02:17 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 8:10
02:26 Crumble has Braddock trapped! 8:10
02:26 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Braddock and Crumble! 10:12
02:44 Braddock is trying to free his gloves from under Crumble's gloves. 10:12
02:49 Ramos breaks them up... 10:12
02:54 Braddock slides into the corner... 10:12
02:58 Crumble doesn't connect with the uppercut. 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:06 Braddock throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Crumble. 3:0
0:17 Braddock unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Crumble's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 5:0
0:26 Crumble received a pep talk from Bill Brady before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:32 Crumble throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:0
0:35 * Ramos is halting the fight and warning Braddock for holding and hitting. Braddock is pleading his case but to no avail. 9:0
0:58 Braddock has Crumble blocked in! 9:0
01:02 James Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 9:0
01:09 Crumble is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
01:14 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:0
01:23 Braddock continues to pop the jab 11:0
01:23 That punch has reopened a cut on Eric Crumble as once again you can see blood on the face of Crumble. 11:0
01:23 Crumble's lip is bleeding again. 11:0
01:38 Braddock misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:0
01:45 Braddock connects with a wicked hook to the head. 14:0
01:54 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:0
01:59 Ramos warns Crumble for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 14:0
02:08 Eric Crumble pushes Braddock away. 14:0
02:16 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 14:0
02:16 Braddock scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Crumble. 16:0
02:29 Braddock leans on Crumble and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:0
02:38 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Braddock had the edge. 21:2
02:50 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:2
02:56 Braddock gets the cross through Eric Crumble's guard. 23:2
03:00 It looks like Braddock has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 24:1
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 The cut at the lip suffered by Crumble has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Braddock scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:22 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Crumble blocks it. 2:0
0:36 Braddock is challenging Crumble to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:41 Ramos has to separate the two... 2:0
0:50 Braddock just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
01:02 Crumble can't score with short uppercut inside. Braddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
01:11 Braddock lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:0
01:31 Crumble throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:37 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:42 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Braddock is scoring more than Crumble. 7:2
02:00 Crumble throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braddock but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:2
02:03 Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Crumble's body. 9:2
02:17 Crumble fires a shot, but it glances off Braddock's shoulder. 9:2
02:31 Crumble lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 9:4
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Crumble tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:4
03:00 Crumble finally lets go of James Braddock. 9:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 10:3
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady not only gave Eric Crumble encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Eric Crumble to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Braddock misses with that jab. 0:0
0:25 Crumble moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:30 Crumble comes in low. Braddock puts a headlock on him. Ramos knocks Braddock's arm off Crumble's head. 0:0
0:34 Referee Ramos steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:44 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 0:0
0:51 Crumble and Braddock lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:55 Braddock has Eric Crumble cornered! 0:0
0:55 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
01:14 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
01:31 Eric Crumble will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
01:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
01:46 Braddock does a great job of moving as Crumble tries to work inside. 2:0
01:48 Braddock scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
02:01 Eric Crumble traps Braddock's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
02:10 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
02:19 Crumble'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. 4:0
02:23 Crumble is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:0
02:29 Braddock finds a home for his jab, keeping Crumble at bay. 6:0
02:46 Apparently Crumble feels it's a good strategy to hug Braddock and force Ramos to come separate them. 6:0
02:55 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 6:0
03:00 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Crumble protects his body well. 6:0
03:00 Braddock appears to have this fight under control. 6:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 13 to a close. 5:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Braddock got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pat Burns's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Crumble. 2:0
0:23 Crumble misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:42 Crumble usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:48 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
0:51 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
0:59 Crumble grabs Braddock's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Crumble to let go. 2:0
01:08 Ramos has to break them apart. 2:0
01:21 Crumble does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Braddock's punches in close. 2:0
01:36 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Crumble's arms. 2:0
01:40 Ramos separates the two... 2:0
01:45 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:55 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
02:02 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:0
02:10 Braddock lands a stinging jab. 4:0
02:19 Braddock sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:0
02:34 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 8:0
03:00 James Braddock usues his legs to avoid Crumble's punches. 8:0
03:00 Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:0
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 Whatever Pat Burns said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:13 Eric Crumble wraps his arms around Braddock. 0:0
0:25 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:35 Crumble connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:35 Braddock is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:55 Eric Crumble moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:59 James Braddock and Crumble are in a clinch, Ramos hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:11 * James Braddock is hitting on the break and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:4
01:25 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. 0:4
01:36 Crumble pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:4
01:48 Ramos pries them apart. 0:4
01:53 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ramos breaks them apart. 0:4
02:01 Crumble is holding... 0:4
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
02:11 Crumble slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
02:11 Braddock throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
02:25 Braddock grabs Crumble. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
02:30 Referee Ramos separates the two... 2:4
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
02:53 Braddock is clinching... 2:4
03:00 James Braddock uses his shoulder to force Crumble out of the clinch. 2:4
03:00 Braddock seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:4
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 149 to 135
Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 147 to 137
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 148 to 136
The winner by unanimous decision is James Braddock!
Score Cards
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Eric Crumble 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 135
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 147
Eric Crumble 8 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 137
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 148
Eric Crumble 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 136
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 28 30 30 30 30 28 444
Eric Crumble 24 28 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 29 27 27 27 27 29 408
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.67 1.27
Hooks / Round 6.40 2.00
Crosses / Round 7.20 1.87
Combinations / Round 5.33 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.67 1.67
Punches Landed / Round 31.27 8.80
Punches Missed / Round 57.40 41.40
Punching Accuracy 35.3% 17.5%
Total Number of Fouls 4 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 13 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
James Braddock vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Levi Martinez (United States), Luis Rivera (United States) and Victor Kakone (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: James Braddock - Record: 17-12-3 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pat Burns - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 1-12-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:22 Braddock connects with a left-right combo. 4:0
0:35 James Braddock lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:0
0:44 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braddock lands the right hand. 8:0
01:00 That punch actually went behind Crumble's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 8:0
01:02 Crumble lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braddock on the end of that punch. 8:2
01:12 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:2
01:36 * Crumble has been knocked down with a strong cross! 10:2
01:39 Ramos begins the count... 19:2
01:39 1... 19:2
01:40 2... 19:2
01:41 3... 19:2
01:42 4... 19:2
01:43 5... 19:2
01:44 6... 19:2
01:45 7... 19:2
01:46 Crumble is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8. 19:2
01:46 * Crumble lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 19:2
01:46 Crumble appears to be badly shaken, but Ramos is going to allow the fight to go on. 19:2
01:46 Crumble is dazed as Braddock looks to put him away! 19:2
01:59 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 19:2
02:10 Braddock tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Crumble. 19:2
02:26 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 19:2
02:33 Crumble moves into a neutral corner. 19:2
02:33 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Crumble has gotten the better of the exchange. 21:5
02:33 Braddock probably can't finish Crumble this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 21:5
02:41 Crumble retreats into his own corner... 21:5
02:41 Braddock scores with a quick one-two to Crumble's midsection 23:5
02:50 Crumble doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 23:5
02:58 James Braddock misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 23:5
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 24:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Braddock ends up behind Crumble as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:15 Braddock is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:20 Braddock pins Crumble's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 Braddock and Crumble each take a step back. 0:0
0:29 Crumble tastes Braddock's jab 2:0
0:38 As high as Crumble is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Braddock takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:42 Braddock is motioning with his gloves for Crumble to bring it on, but Braddock is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
01:00 Braddock is off target with that cross. 2:0
01:07 Crumble quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:11 Crumble backs into the left corner. 2:0
01:16 Braddock fires a left hand that Crumble takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:27 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:37 Braddock feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Crumble's chin. 4:0
01:41 Crumble seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:0
01:50 Braddock pins Crumble in the corner! 4:0
01:55 Braddock slides along the far ropes. 4:0
01:59 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
02:03 Braddock scores with consecutive blows to the body of Crumble. 6:0
02:15 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
02:15 Braddock lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:0
02:42 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 8:0
02:45 The fighters are tangled up inside. Crumble has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:2
03:00 James Braddock fires and misses. 8:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Ramos to step in. 10:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Crumble's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:23 The quickness and footwork of Braddock is definitely keeping Crumble off balance. 0:0
0:28 Crumble retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:41 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:49 Braddock whiffs with the combination. 0:0
01:07 Watch Braddock move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Crumble off balance. 0:0
01:14 Braddock connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
01:23 The cross scores for Braddock. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
01:36 Braddock throws another good combination that temporarily slows Crumble. 6:0
01:46 Braddock connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Crumble just shakes his head and smiles. 9:0
01:59 Braddock has Crumble cornered! 9:0
01:59 Braddock shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:0
02:09 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Crumble's jaw. 13:0
02:25 Crumble picks off the jab thrown by Braddock. 13:0
02:39 Braddock fires and misses. 13:0
02:42 Crumble scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braddock's jaw. 13:2
02:55 Crumble slides into the corner... 13:2
02:55 The fighters are trading punches and Crumble seems to have won that exchange. 15:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 17:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:09 Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Crumble. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:21 Crumble is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Braddock throws the cross and scores to the head of Crumble. 4:0
0:34 Crumble is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:2
0:48 Crumble tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:2
0:51 * Braddock continues to hammer away as he holds Crumble and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:2
01:22 Braddock's jab is fast and accurate. 12:2
01:33 Braddock slips in a jab to the body 14:2
01:46 Braddock scores to the body with a jab 16:2
02:03 Braddock is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 16:2
02:08 Braddock traps Crumble in the corner! 16:2
02:08 Braddock lands a short uppercut in close. 18:2
02:21 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 18:2
02:25 Braddock just comes up short with the uppercut. 18:2
02:28 Crumble lands a cross to the body. 18:4
02:37 Braddock flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 20:4
02:46 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Braddock can land a solid one. 22:4
02:59 Crumble moves into the left corner. 22:4
03:00 Braddock is trapped in Crumble's corner... 22:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 24:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:12 Considering the clinch Crumble has on Braddock it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Braddock pushes him away. 0:0
0:21 Crumble shoves Braddock away. 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Braddock holds his arms up in disgust as Crumble holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:39 Braddock works his way free! 0:0
01:03 Braddock has Crumble blocked in! 0:0
01:03 There's the uppercut from Braddock. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
01:17 James Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
01:27 Braddock is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:32 Crumble traps Braddock's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 2:0
01:36 James Braddock tries to get free... Here comes Ramos to break them up... 2:0
01:41 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
01:41 Some good body work by Braddock but not much on those punches. 4:0
01:58 Braddock is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:0
02:03 Hard to choose in that exchange as Crumble and Braddock go blow for blow. 6:2
02:13 Braddock lands the lead cross. 8:2
02:30 Eric Crumble slides along the far ropes. 8:2
02:40 Braddock voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:2
02:45 There's some nice hand speed. Crumble fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:4
02:54 Crumble has Braddock pinned! 8:4
02:59 Crumble just landed a three punch combo! 8:8
02:59 Those shots all landed square and Braddock felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Braddock got some great advice from Pat Burns between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:08 Braddock fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Crumble smothers Braddock's attack with a clinch! 2:0
0:31 Ramos separates the two... 2:0
0:39 Crumble retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Braddock fires a jab to the body 4:0
0:53 Braddock has his arms wrapped around Crumble... Now they separate. 4:0
01:02 Ramos steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
01:07 Crumble is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
01:07 Braddock rips a hard jab to Crumble's body 7:0
01:22 Eric Crumble works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:0
01:36 Crumble 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. 7:2
01:49 Braddock flicks a lead right to the head of Crumble. 9:2
02:06 Crumble's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:2
02:13 Crumble misses wildly with the Hook. 9:2
02:32 The action slows for the moment. 9:2
02:36 Braddock gets off a quick combination to the body 11:2
02:46 Braddock throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 13:2
02:59 James Braddock is either lucky or has radar. Crumble's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 12:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Eric Crumble 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. 0:0
0:10 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Bill Brady is just telling Crumble the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:21 Crumble is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Eric Crumble's arms... 0:0
0:26 Ramos moves them apart. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:36 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:36 * And now it appears as if Crumble has been cut the last punch that landed. 3:0
0:36 * They will need to do a little work on Crumble's lip between rounds; it's obviously cut. 3:0
0:48 Crumble takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 5:0
01:02 Crumble has James Braddock trapped! 5:0
01:07 Eric Crumble wings a big left hand at James Braddock but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
01:23 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:0
01:29 Crumble slides into his own corner... 5:0
01:29 Braddock throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 7:0
01:38 Braddock is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Crumble with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 10:0
01:53 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
01:57 Braddock has Crumble trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:0
02:16 James Braddock swings...and misses. 10:0
02:25 James Braddock backs into his own corner... 10:0
02:30 No one is going to confuse Crumble with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 10:0
02:34 Ramos is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 10:0
02:37 Braddock slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
02:37 Eric Crumble scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 10:2
02:54 Crumble approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Braddock any room to breathe. 10:2
03:00 Crumble is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Braddock and Crumble go back to their corners. 11:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:19 Braddock fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Crumble is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:38 Crumble grabs Braddock again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:42 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Braddock for using his shoulder. 0:0
0:56 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:04 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Crumble fits. 0:0
01:08 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:29 Crumble pins Braddock in the corner! 0:0
01:34 Eric Crumble leaves the jab just short. 0:0
01:41 He bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
01:54 Eric Crumble wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Braddock's defense. 0:2
02:05 Braddock slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
02:10 Crumble looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 0:2
02:21 Braddock made Crumble look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Crumble would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:2
02:24 Braddock flicks a jab to Crumble's stomach 2:2
02:44 Crumble cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
02:46 Braddock rams the jab into the chest of Crumble. He's making very effective use of that punch. 5:2
03:00 Crumble has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Braddock. 5:2
03:00 Braddock pushes Crumble away. 5:2
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:2
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 6:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:33 Ramos has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:38 Crumble backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:42 Eric Crumble slides into the corner... 0:0
0:42 Braddock moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:58 Braddock circles around the ring. 2:0
01:07 James Braddock splits Crumble's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
01:16 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
01:16 James Braddock gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:30 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Eric Crumble ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:37 Braddock takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:0
01:41 Braddock moves into the far corner. 6:0
01:46 Crumble just misses with a huge shot as Braddock chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:0
01:53 Braddock bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 8:0
02:05 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:0
02:05 That last shot has reopened a cut on Crumble because the blood is flowing again. 10:0
02:05 Blood is running from the lip of Crumble again. 10:0
02:17 James Braddock and Crumble trade punches in an even exchange. 12:2
02:31 Braddock works free! The fighters move to ring center. 12:2
02:44 Crumble is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Braddock can't throw punches, I guess. 12:2
02:53 Ramos separates the two fighters. 12:2
02:58 Crumble takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 14:2
03:00 Ramos motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 16:1
03:00 * Ramos stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Crumble. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 16:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:20 James Braddock moves into the near corner. 2:0
0:24 Braddock is protecting the body nicely as Crumble fails to score inside. 2:0
0:27 Braddock bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:0
0:40 Crumble can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:51 Crumble is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:55 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
01:00 Ramos separates them. 4:0
01:05 Braddock pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
01:17 James Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:21 Braddock misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:0
01:30 Crumble connects with an uppercut to the head of Braddock. 8:2
01:47 You would think Crumble had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as James Braddock looked trying to score there! 8:2
01:53 Crumble doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Braddock's head? 8:6
01:53 That blast sent Braddock reeling into the ropes! 8:6
02:10 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
02:17 Crumble drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:10
02:17 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 8:10
02:26 Crumble has Braddock trapped! 8:10
02:26 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Braddock and Crumble! 10:12
02:44 Braddock is trying to free his gloves from under Crumble's gloves. 10:12
02:49 Ramos breaks them up... 10:12
02:54 Braddock slides into the corner... 10:12
02:58 Crumble doesn't connect with the uppercut. 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:06 Braddock throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Crumble. 3:0
0:17 Braddock unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Crumble's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 5:0
0:26 Crumble received a pep talk from Bill Brady before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:32 Crumble throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:0
0:35 * Ramos is halting the fight and warning Braddock for holding and hitting. Braddock is pleading his case but to no avail. 9:0
0:58 Braddock has Crumble blocked in! 9:0
01:02 James Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 9:0
01:09 Crumble is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
01:14 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:0
01:23 Braddock continues to pop the jab 11:0
01:23 That punch has reopened a cut on Eric Crumble as once again you can see blood on the face of Crumble. 11:0
01:23 Crumble's lip is bleeding again. 11:0
01:38 Braddock misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:0
01:45 Braddock connects with a wicked hook to the head. 14:0
01:54 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:0
01:59 Ramos warns Crumble for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 14:0
02:08 Eric Crumble pushes Braddock away. 14:0
02:16 Crumble backs into a neutral corner. 14:0
02:16 Braddock scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Crumble. 16:0
02:29 Braddock leans on Crumble and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:0
02:38 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Braddock had the edge. 21:2
02:50 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:2
02:56 Braddock gets the cross through Eric Crumble's guard. 23:2
03:00 It looks like Braddock has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 24:1
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 The cut at the lip suffered by Crumble has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Braddock scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:22 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Crumble blocks it. 2:0
0:36 Braddock is challenging Crumble to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:41 Ramos has to separate the two... 2:0
0:50 Braddock just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
01:02 Crumble can't score with short uppercut inside. Braddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
01:11 Braddock lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:0
01:31 Crumble throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:37 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:42 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Braddock is scoring more than Crumble. 7:2
02:00 Crumble throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braddock but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:2
02:03 Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Crumble's body. 9:2
02:17 Crumble fires a shot, but it glances off Braddock's shoulder. 9:2
02:31 Crumble lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 9:4
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Crumble tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:4
03:00 Crumble finally lets go of James Braddock. 9:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 10:3
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady not only gave Eric Crumble encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Eric Crumble to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Braddock misses with that jab. 0:0
0:25 Crumble moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:30 Crumble comes in low. Braddock puts a headlock on him. Ramos knocks Braddock's arm off Crumble's head. 0:0
0:34 Referee Ramos steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:44 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Crumble. 0:0
0:51 Crumble and Braddock lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:55 Braddock has Eric Crumble cornered! 0:0
0:55 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
01:14 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
01:31 Eric Crumble will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
01:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
01:46 Braddock does a great job of moving as Crumble tries to work inside. 2:0
01:48 Braddock scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
02:01 Eric Crumble traps Braddock's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
02:10 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
02:19 Crumble'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. 4:0
02:23 Crumble is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:0
02:29 Braddock finds a home for his jab, keeping Crumble at bay. 6:0
02:46 Apparently Crumble feels it's a good strategy to hug Braddock and force Ramos to come separate them. 6:0
02:55 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 6:0
03:00 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Crumble protects his body well. 6:0
03:00 Braddock appears to have this fight under control. 6:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 13 to a close. 5:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Crumble was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Braddock got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pat Burns's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Crumble. 2:0
0:23 Crumble misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:42 Crumble usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:48 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
0:51 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
0:59 Crumble grabs Braddock's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Crumble to let go. 2:0
01:08 Ramos has to break them apart. 2:0
01:21 Crumble does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Braddock's punches in close. 2:0
01:36 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Crumble's arms. 2:0
01:40 Ramos separates the two... 2:0
01:45 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:55 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
02:02 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:0
02:10 Braddock lands a stinging jab. 4:0
02:19 Braddock sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:0
02:34 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 8:0
03:00 James Braddock usues his legs to avoid Crumble's punches. 8:0
03:00 Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:0
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 Whatever Pat Burns said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:13 Eric Crumble wraps his arms around Braddock. 0:0
0:25 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:35 Crumble connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:35 Braddock is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:55 Eric Crumble moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:59 James Braddock and Crumble are in a clinch, Ramos hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:11 * James Braddock is hitting on the break and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:4
01:25 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. 0:4
01:36 Crumble pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:4
01:48 Ramos pries them apart. 0:4
01:53 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ramos breaks them apart. 0:4
02:01 Crumble is holding... 0:4
02:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
02:11 Crumble slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
02:11 Braddock throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
02:25 Braddock grabs Crumble. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
02:30 Referee Ramos separates the two... 2:4
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
02:53 Braddock is clinching... 2:4
03:00 James Braddock uses his shoulder to force Crumble out of the clinch. 2:4
03:00 Braddock seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:4
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 149 to 135
Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 147 to 137
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 148 to 136
The winner by unanimous decision is James Braddock!
Score Cards
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Eric Crumble 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 135
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 147
Eric Crumble 8 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 137
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 148
Eric Crumble 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 136
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
James Braddock 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 28 30 30 30 30 28 444
Eric Crumble 24 28 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 29 27 27 27 27 29 408
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.67 1.27
Hooks / Round 6.40 2.00
Crosses / Round 7.20 1.87
Combinations / Round 5.33 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.67 1.67
Punches Landed / Round 31.27 8.80
Punches Missed / Round 57.40 41.40
Punching Accuracy 35.3% 17.5%
Total Number of Fouls 4 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 13 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
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Tommy Loughran vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Ackerman (United States), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Robert Bish (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: Tommy Loughran - Record: 21-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 18-9-7 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:11 Loughran snakes the jab through Foster's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:29 Bob Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:48 Loughran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Foster fits. 2:0
01:05 Loughran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:15 Loughran doubles up to the body, though Foster seems unfazed. 4:0
01:28 Loughran is motioning with his gloves for Foster to bring it on, but Loughran is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
01:32 Loughran gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Foster. 6:0
01:48 Loughran is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:0
01:52 Loughran throws another good combination that temporarily slows Foster. 8:0
02:10 Foster is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:0
02:22 Loughran clamps Foster's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 8:0
02:27 Bob Foster pushes Loughran away. 8:0
02:35 Foster tastes Tommy Loughran's jab 10:0
02:44 There's some nice hand speed. Loughran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:0
02:54 Loughran gets off a jab to the solar plexus 14:0
03:00 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:0
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bobby Watts seemed to pump up Loughran between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Loughran leans on Foster and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:25 Loughran fires and misses. 2:0
0:28 Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:2
0:41 Loughran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Foster at long range. 2:2
0:45 Bob Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:53 Loughran pins Foster's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
0:57 Weeks has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:07 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Foster fails to score inside. 2:2
01:09 Loughran likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
01:25 Loughran fires a lead right that Foster manages to avoid. 4:2
01:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:2
01:43 Loughran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:49 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:2
01:56 Loughran fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 4:2
02:11 Foster really buried that punch into Tommy Loughran's ribs. 4:6
02:11 Those punches hurt Loughran and he looks to hang on. 4:6
02:21 Loughran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:6
02:35 Loughran just can't find the range with that cross. 6:6
02:37 Foster pumps a solid jab into the face of Loughran; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 6:9
02:48 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:9
02:57 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Foster. 10:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:19 Foster comes in low. Loughran puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Loughran's arm off Foster's head. 0:0
0:28 Weeks has to separate the two... 0:0
0:40 Loughran is clinching... Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Loughran's arms... 0:0
0:49 Weeks is shouting at Tommy Loughran to break! 0:0
01:00 Loughran scores to the body with a jab 2:0
01:09 Foster is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Loughran with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 2:3
01:26 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Loughran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:3
01:43 Loughran ties up Foster. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:3
01:47 * Weeks is telling Foster to quit leaning on the neck. 2:3
02:12 Bob Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
02:15 Some good body work by Loughran but not much on those punches. 4:3
02:31 Foster tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 4:3
02:43 Referee Weeks separates the two... 4:3
02:47 Foster gets the cross through Loughran's guard. 4:5
02:57 Loughran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:5
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 5:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:10 Loughran rips off a series of jabs that score! Foster eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Loughran quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 3:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:40 Loughran is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
0:49 Loughran scores with a quick one-two to Foster's midsection 5:0
0:59 Loughran scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Foster. 7:0
01:13 Foster ties up Loughran... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 7:0
01:22 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 7:0
01:26 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
01:39 Loughran grabs and holds Bob Foster... 7:0
01:44 Weeks has to break them apart. 7:0
01:49 Loughran connects with a left-right combo. 9:0
02:02 Loughran fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
02:09 Bob Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 9:5
02:09 Loughran suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:5
02:18 Foster lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Loughran. 9:8
02:18 Foster has Loughran is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:8
02:32 Foster wings a big left hand at Loughran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:8
02:43 Bob Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:8
03:00 Loughran spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 9:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 * Foster continues to hammer away as he holds Loughran and Weeks has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:41 Bob Foster fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
0:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
0:52 Loughran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
01:04 Foster glances a hook off Loughran's side. 2:6
01:21 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 2:6
01:28 Foster lands a crushing hook! 2:10
01:28 Tommy Loughran is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:10
01:42 Loughran gets in a short cross to the body. 4:10
01:54 Foster doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:12
02:07 Foster misses with that hook. 4:12
02:17 Both men look to measure one another. 4:12
02:33 Loughran misses wildly with the Hook. 4:12
02:40 Loughran takes a hard combination from Bob Foster 4:16
02:40 Loughran was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:16
02:45 A small mouse has formed under Loughran's right eye. 4:16
02:54 It's a sweet uppercut by Foster! He snapped Loughran's head straight back with that punch! 4:20
02:54 What a devastating shot, Loughran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 4:20
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Weeks jumps between them. 4:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Loughran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Foster drives that short hook into Loughran's midsection! 0:4
0:14 Loughran is hurt! 0:4
0:19 The swelling is increasing around Loughran's right. 0:4
0:23 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Foster providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:29 Foster lands a smashing cross! 0:8
0:29 Loughran is reeling.. 0:8
0:39 Foster gets off a quick combination to the body 0:10
0:43 Loughran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 0:10
0:49 Foster scores with consecutive blows to the body of Loughran. 0:12
0:58 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Loughran's defense. 0:15
01:12 Foster is circling his opponent. 0:15
01:17 Loughran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:15
01:26 Foster doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
01:36 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:15
01:39 Bob Foster walks in to a glancing hook from Loughran. 4:15
01:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:15
01:56 Loughran whiffs with the jab. 4:15
02:03 Bob Foster has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:15
02:12 And Loughran tastes the power of a huge cross from Foster! 4:19
02:12 Loughran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:19
02:16 There has to be something done about the swelling around Loughran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:19
02:26 Loughran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:19
02:38 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Foster's punches. 4:19
02:40 Loughran scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:19
02:53 Foster eats a short cross from Loughran amd backs away. 8:19
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran and Foster square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Loughran received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Loughran's misses as Foster backpedals away. 0:0
0:19 Foster lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:19 Loughran is clutching his side! 0:5
0:23 Tommy Loughran's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:5
0:33 Foster grabs Loughran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:5
0:38 Weeks breaks them up... 0:5
0:43 Those were mostly arm punches from Loughran but several got through. 2:5
0:54 Loughran lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:5
01:12 Foster does a great job of moving as Loughran tries to work inside. 4:5
01:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:5
01:23 Foster scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:7
01:32 Loughran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:7
01:49 Loughran has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 6:7
02:01 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:7
02:10 Loughran smothers Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:7
02:15 * Loughran is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:7
02:33 Loughran is moving around the ring nicely. 6:7
02:37 Loughran gets his head on the chest of Foster as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:7
02:55 Loughran is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:7
03:00 Tommy Loughran slides along the far ropes. 8:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky knows Bob Foster lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Loughran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Loughran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Foster and Loughran exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Foster get in the most telling blows. 2:3
0:13 The swelling under Loughran's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:3
0:23 Loughran is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:3
0:32 Foster lands a wicked uppercut! 2:8
0:32 Tommy Loughran appears shaken by that punch! 2:8
0:46 Bob Foster lands a solid uppercut! 2:12
0:46 Foster has Loughran in trouble after that punch! 2:12
0:50 The swelling under Loughran'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. 2:12
01:03 Loughran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:12
01:15 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:12
01:23 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loughran flush! 2:16
01:23 Loughran looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 2:16
01:37 Foster misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:16
01:39 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:16
01:55 Loughran wraps up Foster. 4:16
02:00 Weeks separates them. 4:16
02:10 Loughran is giving Foster a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:16
02:17 Foster connects with an uppercut to the head of Tommy Loughran. 4:18
02:30 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:18
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:18
02:45 Loughran traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 4:18
02:49 Loughran shoves Bob Foster away. 4:18
02:59 Foster misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:18
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:18
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 5:19
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Loughran'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 Loughran grabs Foster's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Weeks has to force Loughran to let go. 0:0
0:17 * Weeks steps in and admonishes Loughran for head butting. 0:0
0:26 Foster takes a step back and reaches toward his head and the referee has immediately halted the action after what appears to be an intentional head butt from Loughran! 0:0
0:31 Foster fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:47 Foster unleashes a flurry and Loughran fires back, a close exchange with Foster coming out on top. 2:5
0:57 Loughran is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:5
01:06 Tommy Loughran bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:5
01:20 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
01:35 Bob Foster bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 6:7
01:39 It seems every shot Loughran takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 6:7
01:45 Foster moves into the right corner. 6:7
01:49 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:7
01:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:7
02:04 Loughran and Foster are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:7
02:09 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 6:7
02:16 Loughran moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:7
02:32 Loughran ties up Foster... 8:7
02:37 The Referee breaks it up... 8:7
02:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:49 Foster is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Loughran can't throw punches, I guess. 8:7
02:54 Foster finally lets go of Loughran. 8:7
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 8:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Loughran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Loughran picks off the jab thrown by Foster. 0:0
0:13 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:22 Foster pins Loughran in the corner! 2:0
0:27 Foster is holding... 2:0
0:31 Weeks moves them apart. 2:0
0:41 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 2:4
0:41 Loughran is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:45 The increased swelling around the right eye of Loughran is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:4
0:55 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Loughran off balance. 2:4
01:07 Foster lands a solid cross! 2:8
01:07 Loughran was stunned by that blow! 2:8
01:23 OH! Bob Foster landed the big hook flush! 2:12
01:23 Loughran looks shaken! 2:12
01:27 Loughran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:12
01:37 Loughran grabs Foster again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:12
01:41 Weeks moves in to break the clinch. 2:12
01:50 Foster pins Loughran in the corner! 2:12
01:54 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Loughran are a tangle of arms. 2:12
02:03 Weeks separates the two fighters. 2:12
02:08 Foster traps Loughran in the corner! 2:12
02:12 Foster lands a vicious hook! 2:16
02:12 Loughran is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:16
02:25 Loughran's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:16
02:40 Tommy Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 4:16
02:49 Bob Foster slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 4:19
02:54 Tommy Loughran is fading... 4:19
02:54 Loughran is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:19
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:19
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loughran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 3:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Loughran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Loughran has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:10 Loughran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Foster with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:10 Foster is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Foster's corner and Foster was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:20 Tommy Loughran throws a punch and lands. Foster scores with a counter. Looks like Loughran was a little more effective. 7:2
0:32 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:2
0:32 Loughran lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:2
0:41 Loughran lands a cross to the body. 11:2
0:55 Foster picks off the jab by Loughran. 11:2
01:09 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:2
01:20 Loughran is clinching... 11:2
01:25 Loughran pushes Foster away. 11:2
01:29 Foster slides into the corner... 11:2
01:34 The fighters are tied up. Loughran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:2
01:38 Now they break clean. 11:2
01:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
01:44 Foster drives the hook home. 11:5
02:01 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Tommy Loughran either blocks or slips them. 11:5
02:08 Loughran pushes Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 11:5
02:12 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:5
02:15 Loughran backs into the near corner. 11:5
02:20 Bob Foster wraps his arms around Tommy Loughran. 11:5
02:24 Weeks pries them apart. 11:5
02:29 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 11:5
02:39 Loughran frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:5
02:48 Loughran has Foster cornered! 11:5
02:52 Loughran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:5
03:00 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:5
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Loughran ties up Foster. 0:0
0:17 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:22 Bobby Watts not only gave Loughran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Foster. Now it's up to Loughran to implement it. 0:0
0:22 The fighters are at close quarters now as Loughran lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:40 Foster telegraphed that shot and Loughran ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:42 Loughran fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 5:0
0:56 Foster is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:0
01:05 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:0
01:10 Foster works his way free! 5:0
01:14 Loughran stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 7:0
01:34 Loughran is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Foster 7:0
01:39 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
01:43 Loughran moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:59 Loughran just comes up short with the combination. 9:0
02:09 The crowd comes to it's feet as Loughran and Foster engage in a furious exchange. 11:2
02:13 Loughran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:2
02:26 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 11:6
02:26 Loughran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:6
02:44 Loughran is off target with that uppercut. 11:6
02:56 Apparently Loughran feels it's a good strategy to hug Bob Foster and force Weeks to come separate them. 11:6
03:00 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Weeks to break them up... 11:6
03:00 There's the bell. Tommy Loughran wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 11:7
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tommy Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:16 Weeks separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Weeks warns Foster for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:38 Foster and Loughran each take a step back. 0:0
0:46 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Weeks breaks them apart. 0:0
0:50 Loughran backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:59 * That punch caught Tommy Loughran clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Loughran goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Bob Foster! 0:0
01:01 Weeks starts counting... 0:6
01:01 1... 0:6
01:02 2... 0:6
01:03 3... 0:6
01:03 * Loughran is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:6
01:03 Weeks gives Loughran a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:6
01:03 Loughran suddenly looks very vulnerable. Foster can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:6
01:11 Foster has Loughran pinned! 0:6
01:16 Foster leaves the jab just short. 0:6
01:27 Foster 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. 0:6
01:38 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:10
01:38 Loughran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:10
01:42 Loughran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:10
01:51 Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:10
02:02 Foster has Loughran trapped! 0:10
02:02 Foster lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:12
02:02 Foster knows he has Loughran hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:12
02:10 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:12
02:10 A hard jab by Foster gets in. 0:15
02:10 Loughran is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Foster just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:15
02:19 Tommy Loughran tries a hook but Foster blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:17
02:19 Foster wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:17
02:28 Foster throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Loughran. 0:20
02:28 Loughran is badly stunned and Foster will try to finish him off here in the 13th round! 0:20
02:33 The swelling around Loughran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:20
02:42 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 0:20
02:53 Tommy Loughran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:20
02:56 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:20
03:00 Tommy Loughran looks for a breather; he grabs Bob Foster and holds on. Foster pushes Loughran off and looks for an opening. 0:20
03:00 Weeks separates the two... 0:20
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 0:20
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 0:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Tommy Loughran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:07 Loughran lands a flurry to the ribs of Foster. 2:0
0:11 Loughran is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:21 Foster works free! He backs to ring center, with Loughran following. 2:0
0:29 Foster is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:29 Tommy Loughran's jab connects to Bob Foster's head 4:0
0:41 Foster splits Loughran's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
0:58 Tommy Loughran dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
01:05 Loughran catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:22 Loughran ends up behind Foster as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:2
01:22 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 14. 6:2
01:28 The fighters are at ring center... 6:2
01:28 Loughran's finds a home on Foster's jaw. 8:2
01:37 Loughran sneaks home the right cross. 10:2
01:50 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 10:2
01:55 Foster takes a heavy cross downstairs. 14:2
01:55 Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:2
02:04 Loughran has Foster blocked in! 14:2
02:04 Loughran winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 16:2
02:08 There appears to be some minor swelling under Foster's right eye. 16:2
02:14 Tommy Loughran goes to the body landing an uppercut. 18:2
02:23 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 18:2
02:27 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 18:2
02:39 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Loughran has a vice-like grip on Foster. 18:2
02:51 Loughran uses his shoulder to force Foster out of the clinch. 18:2
02:56 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 20:2
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 14. 22:3
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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Foster fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Foster has Loughran trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
0:25 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Loughran. 0:0
0:28 Loughran continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:42 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:46 Loughran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it. 2:0
0:49 Foster bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
01:01 Loughran's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
01:18 Foster clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:2
01:23 Weeks moves them apart. 4:2
01:28 Loughran has Bob Foster trapped! 4:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:2
01:42 Loughran made Foster look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Foster would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:2
01:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:2
02:01 Loughran misses with that punch. 6:2
02:13 Foster bangs a right cross off the face of Loughran. 6:4
02:24 Loughran has Foster blocked in! 6:4
02:24 Loughran lands a hook to the ribs. 8:4
02:41 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:44 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:4
02:57 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Loughran protects his body well. 10:4
03:00 Loughran backs into his own corner... 10:4
03:00 Bob Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loughran's defense. 10:4
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 10:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Don Ackerman, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Tommy Loughran
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Robert Bish, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for...
...Tommy Loughran
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Loughran!
Score Cards
Don Ackerman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 143
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 142
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 142
Robert Bish Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 143
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 30 30 27 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 30 24 30 30 428
Bob Foster 27 27 30 27 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 424
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 5.93 5.60
Hooks / Round 3.93 6.47
Crosses / Round 6.40 2.67
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 24.67 20.67
Punches Missed / Round 49.80 44.40
Punching Accuracy 33.1% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 3 3 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 3 5 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Loughran vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Ackerman (United States), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Robert Bish (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: Tommy Loughran - Record: 21-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 18-9-7 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:11 Loughran snakes the jab through Foster's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:29 Bob Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:48 Loughran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Foster fits. 2:0
01:05 Loughran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:15 Loughran doubles up to the body, though Foster seems unfazed. 4:0
01:28 Loughran is motioning with his gloves for Foster to bring it on, but Loughran is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
01:32 Loughran gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Foster. 6:0
01:48 Loughran is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:0
01:52 Loughran throws another good combination that temporarily slows Foster. 8:0
02:10 Foster is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:0
02:22 Loughran clamps Foster's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 8:0
02:27 Bob Foster pushes Loughran away. 8:0
02:35 Foster tastes Tommy Loughran's jab 10:0
02:44 There's some nice hand speed. Loughran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:0
02:54 Loughran gets off a jab to the solar plexus 14:0
03:00 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:0
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bobby Watts seemed to pump up Loughran between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Loughran leans on Foster and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:25 Loughran fires and misses. 2:0
0:28 Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:2
0:41 Loughran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Foster at long range. 2:2
0:45 Bob Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:53 Loughran pins Foster's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
0:57 Weeks has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:07 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Foster fails to score inside. 2:2
01:09 Loughran likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
01:25 Loughran fires a lead right that Foster manages to avoid. 4:2
01:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:2
01:43 Loughran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:49 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:2
01:56 Loughran fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 4:2
02:11 Foster really buried that punch into Tommy Loughran's ribs. 4:6
02:11 Those punches hurt Loughran and he looks to hang on. 4:6
02:21 Loughran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:6
02:35 Loughran just can't find the range with that cross. 6:6
02:37 Foster pumps a solid jab into the face of Loughran; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 6:9
02:48 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:9
02:57 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Foster. 10:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:19 Foster comes in low. Loughran puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Loughran's arm off Foster's head. 0:0
0:28 Weeks has to separate the two... 0:0
0:40 Loughran is clinching... Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Loughran's arms... 0:0
0:49 Weeks is shouting at Tommy Loughran to break! 0:0
01:00 Loughran scores to the body with a jab 2:0
01:09 Foster is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Loughran with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 2:3
01:26 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Loughran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:3
01:43 Loughran ties up Foster. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:3
01:47 * Weeks is telling Foster to quit leaning on the neck. 2:3
02:12 Bob Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
02:15 Some good body work by Loughran but not much on those punches. 4:3
02:31 Foster tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 4:3
02:43 Referee Weeks separates the two... 4:3
02:47 Foster gets the cross through Loughran's guard. 4:5
02:57 Loughran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:5
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 5:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:10 Loughran rips off a series of jabs that score! Foster eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Loughran quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 3:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:40 Loughran is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
0:49 Loughran scores with a quick one-two to Foster's midsection 5:0
0:59 Loughran scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Foster. 7:0
01:13 Foster ties up Loughran... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 7:0
01:22 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 7:0
01:26 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
01:39 Loughran grabs and holds Bob Foster... 7:0
01:44 Weeks has to break them apart. 7:0
01:49 Loughran connects with a left-right combo. 9:0
02:02 Loughran fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
02:09 Bob Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 9:5
02:09 Loughran suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:5
02:18 Foster lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Loughran. 9:8
02:18 Foster has Loughran is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:8
02:32 Foster wings a big left hand at Loughran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:8
02:43 Bob Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:8
03:00 Loughran spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 9:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 * Foster continues to hammer away as he holds Loughran and Weeks has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:41 Bob Foster fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
0:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
0:52 Loughran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
01:04 Foster glances a hook off Loughran's side. 2:6
01:21 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 2:6
01:28 Foster lands a crushing hook! 2:10
01:28 Tommy Loughran is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:10
01:42 Loughran gets in a short cross to the body. 4:10
01:54 Foster doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:12
02:07 Foster misses with that hook. 4:12
02:17 Both men look to measure one another. 4:12
02:33 Loughran misses wildly with the Hook. 4:12
02:40 Loughran takes a hard combination from Bob Foster 4:16
02:40 Loughran was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:16
02:45 A small mouse has formed under Loughran's right eye. 4:16
02:54 It's a sweet uppercut by Foster! He snapped Loughran's head straight back with that punch! 4:20
02:54 What a devastating shot, Loughran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 4:20
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Weeks jumps between them. 4:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Loughran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Foster drives that short hook into Loughran's midsection! 0:4
0:14 Loughran is hurt! 0:4
0:19 The swelling is increasing around Loughran's right. 0:4
0:23 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Foster providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:29 Foster lands a smashing cross! 0:8
0:29 Loughran is reeling.. 0:8
0:39 Foster gets off a quick combination to the body 0:10
0:43 Loughran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 0:10
0:49 Foster scores with consecutive blows to the body of Loughran. 0:12
0:58 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Loughran's defense. 0:15
01:12 Foster is circling his opponent. 0:15
01:17 Loughran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:15
01:26 Foster doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
01:36 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:15
01:39 Bob Foster walks in to a glancing hook from Loughran. 4:15
01:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:15
01:56 Loughran whiffs with the jab. 4:15
02:03 Bob Foster has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:15
02:12 And Loughran tastes the power of a huge cross from Foster! 4:19
02:12 Loughran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:19
02:16 There has to be something done about the swelling around Loughran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:19
02:26 Loughran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:19
02:38 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Foster's punches. 4:19
02:40 Loughran scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:19
02:53 Foster eats a short cross from Loughran amd backs away. 8:19
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran and Foster square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Loughran received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Loughran's misses as Foster backpedals away. 0:0
0:19 Foster lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:19 Loughran is clutching his side! 0:5
0:23 Tommy Loughran's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:5
0:33 Foster grabs Loughran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:5
0:38 Weeks breaks them up... 0:5
0:43 Those were mostly arm punches from Loughran but several got through. 2:5
0:54 Loughran lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:5
01:12 Foster does a great job of moving as Loughran tries to work inside. 4:5
01:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:5
01:23 Foster scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:7
01:32 Loughran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:7
01:49 Loughran has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 6:7
02:01 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:7
02:10 Loughran smothers Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:7
02:15 * Loughran is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:7
02:33 Loughran is moving around the ring nicely. 6:7
02:37 Loughran gets his head on the chest of Foster as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:7
02:55 Loughran is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:7
03:00 Tommy Loughran slides along the far ropes. 8:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky knows Bob Foster lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Loughran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Loughran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Foster and Loughran exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Foster get in the most telling blows. 2:3
0:13 The swelling under Loughran's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:3
0:23 Loughran is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:3
0:32 Foster lands a wicked uppercut! 2:8
0:32 Tommy Loughran appears shaken by that punch! 2:8
0:46 Bob Foster lands a solid uppercut! 2:12
0:46 Foster has Loughran in trouble after that punch! 2:12
0:50 The swelling under Loughran'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. 2:12
01:03 Loughran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:12
01:15 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:12
01:23 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loughran flush! 2:16
01:23 Loughran looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 2:16
01:37 Foster misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:16
01:39 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:16
01:55 Loughran wraps up Foster. 4:16
02:00 Weeks separates them. 4:16
02:10 Loughran is giving Foster a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:16
02:17 Foster connects with an uppercut to the head of Tommy Loughran. 4:18
02:30 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:18
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:18
02:45 Loughran traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 4:18
02:49 Loughran shoves Bob Foster away. 4:18
02:59 Foster misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:18
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:18
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 5:19
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Loughran'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 Loughran grabs Foster's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Weeks has to force Loughran to let go. 0:0
0:17 * Weeks steps in and admonishes Loughran for head butting. 0:0
0:26 Foster takes a step back and reaches toward his head and the referee has immediately halted the action after what appears to be an intentional head butt from Loughran! 0:0
0:31 Foster fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:47 Foster unleashes a flurry and Loughran fires back, a close exchange with Foster coming out on top. 2:5
0:57 Loughran is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:5
01:06 Tommy Loughran bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:5
01:20 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
01:35 Bob Foster bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 6:7
01:39 It seems every shot Loughran takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 6:7
01:45 Foster moves into the right corner. 6:7
01:49 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:7
01:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:7
02:04 Loughran and Foster are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:7
02:09 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 6:7
02:16 Loughran moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:7
02:32 Loughran ties up Foster... 8:7
02:37 The Referee breaks it up... 8:7
02:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:49 Foster is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Loughran can't throw punches, I guess. 8:7
02:54 Foster finally lets go of Loughran. 8:7
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 8:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Loughran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Loughran picks off the jab thrown by Foster. 0:0
0:13 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:22 Foster pins Loughran in the corner! 2:0
0:27 Foster is holding... 2:0
0:31 Weeks moves them apart. 2:0
0:41 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 2:4
0:41 Loughran is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:45 The increased swelling around the right eye of Loughran is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:4
0:55 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Loughran off balance. 2:4
01:07 Foster lands a solid cross! 2:8
01:07 Loughran was stunned by that blow! 2:8
01:23 OH! Bob Foster landed the big hook flush! 2:12
01:23 Loughran looks shaken! 2:12
01:27 Loughran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:12
01:37 Loughran grabs Foster again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:12
01:41 Weeks moves in to break the clinch. 2:12
01:50 Foster pins Loughran in the corner! 2:12
01:54 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Loughran are a tangle of arms. 2:12
02:03 Weeks separates the two fighters. 2:12
02:08 Foster traps Loughran in the corner! 2:12
02:12 Foster lands a vicious hook! 2:16
02:12 Loughran is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:16
02:25 Loughran's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:16
02:40 Tommy Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 4:16
02:49 Bob Foster slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 4:19
02:54 Tommy Loughran is fading... 4:19
02:54 Loughran is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:19
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:19
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loughran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 3:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Loughran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Loughran has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:10 Loughran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Foster with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:10 Foster is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Foster's corner and Foster was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:20 Tommy Loughran throws a punch and lands. Foster scores with a counter. Looks like Loughran was a little more effective. 7:2
0:32 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:2
0:32 Loughran lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:2
0:41 Loughran lands a cross to the body. 11:2
0:55 Foster picks off the jab by Loughran. 11:2
01:09 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:2
01:20 Loughran is clinching... 11:2
01:25 Loughran pushes Foster away. 11:2
01:29 Foster slides into the corner... 11:2
01:34 The fighters are tied up. Loughran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:2
01:38 Now they break clean. 11:2
01:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
01:44 Foster drives the hook home. 11:5
02:01 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Tommy Loughran either blocks or slips them. 11:5
02:08 Loughran pushes Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 11:5
02:12 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:5
02:15 Loughran backs into the near corner. 11:5
02:20 Bob Foster wraps his arms around Tommy Loughran. 11:5
02:24 Weeks pries them apart. 11:5
02:29 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 11:5
02:39 Loughran frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:5
02:48 Loughran has Foster cornered! 11:5
02:52 Loughran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:5
03:00 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:5
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Loughran ties up Foster. 0:0
0:17 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:22 Bobby Watts not only gave Loughran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Foster. Now it's up to Loughran to implement it. 0:0
0:22 The fighters are at close quarters now as Loughran lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:40 Foster telegraphed that shot and Loughran ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:42 Loughran fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 5:0
0:56 Foster is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:0
01:05 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:0
01:10 Foster works his way free! 5:0
01:14 Loughran stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 7:0
01:34 Loughran is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Foster 7:0
01:39 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
01:43 Loughran moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:59 Loughran just comes up short with the combination. 9:0
02:09 The crowd comes to it's feet as Loughran and Foster engage in a furious exchange. 11:2
02:13 Loughran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:2
02:26 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 11:6
02:26 Loughran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:6
02:44 Loughran is off target with that uppercut. 11:6
02:56 Apparently Loughran feels it's a good strategy to hug Bob Foster and force Weeks to come separate them. 11:6
03:00 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Weeks to break them up... 11:6
03:00 There's the bell. Tommy Loughran wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 11:7
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tommy Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:16 Weeks separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Weeks warns Foster for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:38 Foster and Loughran each take a step back. 0:0
0:46 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Weeks breaks them apart. 0:0
0:50 Loughran backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:59 * That punch caught Tommy Loughran clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Loughran goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Bob Foster! 0:0
01:01 Weeks starts counting... 0:6
01:01 1... 0:6
01:02 2... 0:6
01:03 3... 0:6
01:03 * Loughran is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:6
01:03 Weeks gives Loughran a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:6
01:03 Loughran suddenly looks very vulnerable. Foster can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:6
01:11 Foster has Loughran pinned! 0:6
01:16 Foster leaves the jab just short. 0:6
01:27 Foster 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. 0:6
01:38 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:10
01:38 Loughran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:10
01:42 Loughran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:10
01:51 Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:10
02:02 Foster has Loughran trapped! 0:10
02:02 Foster lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:12
02:02 Foster knows he has Loughran hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:12
02:10 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:12
02:10 A hard jab by Foster gets in. 0:15
02:10 Loughran is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Foster just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:15
02:19 Tommy Loughran tries a hook but Foster blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:17
02:19 Foster wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:17
02:28 Foster throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Loughran. 0:20
02:28 Loughran is badly stunned and Foster will try to finish him off here in the 13th round! 0:20
02:33 The swelling around Loughran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:20
02:42 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 0:20
02:53 Tommy Loughran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:20
02:56 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:20
03:00 Tommy Loughran looks for a breather; he grabs Bob Foster and holds on. Foster pushes Loughran off and looks for an opening. 0:20
03:00 Weeks separates the two... 0:20
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 0:20
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 0:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Tommy Loughran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:07 Loughran lands a flurry to the ribs of Foster. 2:0
0:11 Loughran is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:21 Foster works free! He backs to ring center, with Loughran following. 2:0
0:29 Foster is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:29 Tommy Loughran's jab connects to Bob Foster's head 4:0
0:41 Foster splits Loughran's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
0:58 Tommy Loughran dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
01:05 Loughran catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:22 Loughran ends up behind Foster as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:2
01:22 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 14. 6:2
01:28 The fighters are at ring center... 6:2
01:28 Loughran's finds a home on Foster's jaw. 8:2
01:37 Loughran sneaks home the right cross. 10:2
01:50 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 10:2
01:55 Foster takes a heavy cross downstairs. 14:2
01:55 Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:2
02:04 Loughran has Foster blocked in! 14:2
02:04 Loughran winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 16:2
02:08 There appears to be some minor swelling under Foster's right eye. 16:2
02:14 Tommy Loughran goes to the body landing an uppercut. 18:2
02:23 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 18:2
02:27 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 18:2
02:39 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Loughran has a vice-like grip on Foster. 18:2
02:51 Loughran uses his shoulder to force Foster out of the clinch. 18:2
02:56 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 20:2
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 14. 22:3
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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Foster fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Foster has Loughran trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
0:25 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Loughran. 0:0
0:28 Loughran continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:42 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:46 Loughran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it. 2:0
0:49 Foster bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
01:01 Loughran's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
01:18 Foster clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:2
01:23 Weeks moves them apart. 4:2
01:28 Loughran has Bob Foster trapped! 4:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:2
01:42 Loughran made Foster look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Foster would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:2
01:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:2
02:01 Loughran misses with that punch. 6:2
02:13 Foster bangs a right cross off the face of Loughran. 6:4
02:24 Loughran has Foster blocked in! 6:4
02:24 Loughran lands a hook to the ribs. 8:4
02:41 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:44 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:4
02:57 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Loughran protects his body well. 10:4
03:00 Loughran backs into his own corner... 10:4
03:00 Bob Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loughran's defense. 10:4
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 10:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Don Ackerman, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Tommy Loughran
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Robert Bish, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for...
...Tommy Loughran
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Loughran!
Score Cards
Don Ackerman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 143
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 142
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 142
Robert Bish Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 143
Bob Foster 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 30 30 27 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 30 24 30 30 428
Bob Foster 27 27 30 27 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 424
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 5.93 5.60
Hooks / Round 3.93 6.47
Crosses / Round 6.40 2.67
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 24.67 20.67
Punches Missed / Round 49.80 44.40
Punching Accuracy 33.1% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 3 3 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 3 5 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Co-Feature
Jimmy Bivins vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Hans Larsen (Denmark) and Victor Kakone (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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 23-7-3 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 22-5-6 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:15 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:42 Spinks drives that short hook into Bivins's midsection! 0:5
0:42 Bivins is hurt! 0:5
0:59 Bivins goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:5
01:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Bivins lands two quick blows and then moves away from Spinks's counters. 4:5
01:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:5
01:39 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 4:5
01:48 Spinks looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 4:5
01:50 Bivins ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:5
01:59 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
02:04 Punch and move, punch and move, Bivins will do it all night if Spinks doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 6:5
02:09 Bivins fires a jab to the body 8:5
02:25 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 11:7
02:34 Bivins doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:7
02:36 A cross to body by Bivins gets through. 13:7
02:52 Some good body work by Bivins but not much on those punches. 15:7
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:18 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Bivins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Spinks. 0:0
0:27 Eddie Inabagsky is just telling Michael Spinks the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:38 Jimmy Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:38 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:56 Spinks looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:0
0:58 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Spinks moving in. 4:0
01:10 Spinks retreats into the right corner. 4:0
01:15 Bivins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
01:24 Spinks pins Jimmy Bivins in the corner! 4:0
01:29 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 4:0
01:31 Bivins's jab rips into Spinks. 7:0
01:45 Bivins has freed himself from Michael Spinks. They move quickly to ring center. 7:0
01:52 Spinks rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Bivins. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:3
02:04 Bivins goes downstairs with the hook. 9:3
02:23 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Spinks tries vainly to score. 9:3
02:26 Bivins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:3
02:42 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:7
02:42 Bivins looks shaken! 11:7
02:52 Bivins backs into the left corner. 11:7
02:56 Spinks's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 11:7
03:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 13:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:14 Spinks throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:22 Eddie Inabagsky was in Spinks's face between rounds and Spinks just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:2
0:29 Michael Spinks wings a big left hand at Bivins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:31 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bivins lands the right hand. 2:2
0:45 Bivins fires and misses. 2:2
0:55 A cross from Spinks lands with some power. 2:5
01:07 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Spinks to bring it on, but Jimmy Bivins is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:5
01:15 Bivins lands a cross to the body. 4:5
01:28 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:42 Bivins fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 4:5
01:44 Michael Spinks scores with the jab. 4:7
02:03 Bivins misses with that cross. 4:7
02:05 Spinks scores to the body with a jab 4:9
02:18 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 6:9
02:32 Spinks fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:9
02:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Jimmy Bivins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 8:9
02:47 Bivins lands a jab to Spinks's midsection 10:9
03:00 Bivins moves into the far left corner. 10:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Spinks got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:11 Spinks connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:11 Jimmy Bivins is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:20 Spinks was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:4
0:21 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Spinks. 2:4
0:36 Spinks wraps his arms around Bivins. 2:4
0:40 Spinks finally lets go of Bivins. 2:4
0:45 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
0:53 Spinks holds his arms up in disgust as Bivins holds him around his waist. 2:4
0:57 Neumann separates the two... 2:4
01:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
01:17 Bivins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:4
01:27 Jimmy Bivins is trapped in Spinks's corner... 2:4
01:32 Spinks lands a hard uppercut! 2:8
01:32 Bivins looks stunned! 2:8
01:41 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:8
01:44 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Spinks is scoring more than Bivins. 4:11
01:57 Bivins takes a cross to the head from Spinks. 4:13
02:11 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:13
02:13 Bivins rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:13
02:27 Bivins works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:13
02:37 Bivins scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:13
02:54 Spinks whiffs with the cross. 8:13
02:57 Bivins scores with a quick one-two to Spinks's midsection 10:13
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Bivins and Spinks go toe to toe with Bivins getting the better of it. 3:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:2
0:18 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 5:2
0:28 Michael Spinks has Bivins cornered! 5:2
0:33 Spinks is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Bivins a decent target to shoot for. 5:2
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:2
0:41 Spinks traps Jimmy Bivins in the corner! 5:2
0:41 Spinks dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 5:4
0:59 Spinks wraps up Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 5:4
01:08 Neumann separates them. 5:4
01:12 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:4
01:21 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
01:23 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:4
01:34 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 7:4
01:39 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
01:41 Bivins gets his head on the chest of Spinks as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:4
01:58 Bivins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Spinks. 9:4
02:06 Not much steam behind Spinks's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:6
02:15 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 11:6
02:28 Spinks sneaks home the right cross. 11:8
02:38 Spinks buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Bivins 11:11
02:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:11
02:55 Bivins slides along the far ropes. 11:11
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:21 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:24 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Spinks lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bivins. 0:2
0:28 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:36 Bivins has Michael Spinks pinned! 0:2
0:36 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Bivins had the edge. 3:4
0:50 The fighters are tied up. Spinks tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:4
0:54 Neumann has to break the clinch. 3:4
0:59 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 3:4
0:59 Michael Spinks connects with a cross to Bivins's body. 3:6
01:08 Bivins gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Spinks. His corner has been screaming for that. 6:6
01:29 Spinks charges Bivins trying to get inside 6:6
01:34 Spinks leans on Bivins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:8
01:46 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
01:53 Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 6:8
01:58 Hide the china because Spinks is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 6:8
02:02 Bivins is pinned in his own corner... 6:8
02:07 Bivins picks off the jab by Spinks. 6:8
02:14 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
02:22 Spinks lands a vicious uppercut! 6:12
02:22 Bivins is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:12
02:46 Bivins digs a short hook to ribs of Spinks. 8:12
03:00 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 8:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Spinks lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:15 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:29 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 0:4
0:33 Now they break clean. 0:4
0:38 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:50 Neumann pries them apart. 0:4
0:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
0:58 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Spinks at bay. 2:4
01:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:4
01:07 Bivins throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Spinks's jaw. 4:4
01:32 Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 4:8
01:32 Bivins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:8
01:51 Bivins lands a flurry to the ribs of Spinks. 6:8
02:05 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Bivins for rabbit punching. 8:8
02:44 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 8:12
02:44 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:12
02:56 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 8:12
02:56 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 10:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Neumann to step in and break it up. 10:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Spinks but it scores points for Bivins none the less. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:27 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:42 Spinks swings...and misses. 2:0
0:56 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 2:0
0:58 Some nice infighting ends with Jimmy Bivins getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:15 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:18 Bivins scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:0
01:34 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 6:0
01:46 Spinks lands a wicked uppercut! 6:4
01:46 Bivins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:4
02:00 Spinks misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:4
02:02 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of Spinks. 8:4
02:14 Spinks takes a right to the body. 10:4
02:23 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
02:47 Spinks keeps looking to get inside on Jimmy Bivins 12:4
02:52 Michael Spinks retreats into his own corner... 12:4
02:52 Bivins feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 14:4
03:00 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Bivins's arms. 14:4
03:00 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 14:4
03:00 It looks like Jimmy Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 15:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Bivins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Spinks can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:31 Bivins slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:36 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 0:0
0:50 Spinks clamps Bivins's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 0:0
0:59 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:04 Bivins has Spinks trapped! 0:0
01:09 Bivins works his way in and leans on Spinks... 0:0
01:18 Neumann breaks them up... 0:0
01:28 Bivins does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 0:0
01:30 Bivins 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. 2:0
01:42 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:42 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Spinks. 4:3
01:57 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 4:8
01:57 Bivins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:8
02:06 Jimmy Bivins has Spinks blocked in! 4:8
02:06 Bivins scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 7:8
02:16 Michael Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 7:8
02:20 Bivins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:8
02:27 Spinks rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:10
02:57 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:14
02:57 Bivins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 7:14
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:14
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Neumann jumps between them. 6:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Spinks received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Spinks has Bivins cornered! 0:0
0:12 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 0:0
0:15 Bivins snakes the jab through Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:24 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:28 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 2:0
0:43 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:52 Spinks is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:0
01:00 Spinks leans on the ropes and motions for Bivins to come in. 2:0
01:09 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Bivins. 2:0
01:14 Spinks pushes Bivins away. 2:0
01:22 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:25 Bivins fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
01:34 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Spinks and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:51 Spinks fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 6:0
01:54 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Bivins blasts home a hook. 8:0
02:03 Jimmy Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:0
02:17 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:0
02:17 Spinks gets in a hook to the body of Bivins. 10:2
02:26 Spinks is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:2
02:30 Bivins moves into a neutral corner. 10:2
02:34 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Bivins's chin! 10:6
02:34 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Bivins momentarily. 10:6
02:48 Bivins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:6
02:53 Bivins jolts Spinks with a hard jab. 13:6
03:00 Bivins ties up Spinks. Why would he want to clinch now? 13:6
03:00 Spinks works his way free! 13:6
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Bivins throws the cross and scores to the head of Spinks. 2:0
0:10 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:23 Bivins picks off the jab thrown by Spinks. 2:0
0:25 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 4:0
0:39 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 4:4
0:39 That's the punch Spinks hoped to land! Bivins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:4
0:49 Jimmy Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 6:4
0:58 Bivins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Michael Spinks's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:4
01:03 Spinks is fading... 8:4
01:07 Bivins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
01:23 Spinks is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:4
01:31 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 10:4
01:35 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:8
01:35 That series of punches rocked Bivins and he looks to be in trouble. 10:8
01:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 10:12
01:53 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 10:12
02:05 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:12
02:12 Spinks tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 10:12
02:17 The action slows for the moment. 10:12
02:31 Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 10:12
02:38 Bivins quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:12
02:47 Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:12
03:00 There's a straight right by Spinks! 10:16
03:00 Bivins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:16
03:00 A mouse has formed under Bivins's left eye. 10:16
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:16
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:17
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Spinks is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:23 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 2:0
0:28 Spinks just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:41 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:46 Spinks lands a strong hook! 2:4
0:46 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:03 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:18 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:26 Bivins is trapped in the corner... 2:4
01:30 Jimmy Bivins takes a hard combination from Spinks 2:8
01:30 Bivins's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:8
01:35 The swelling under Bivins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:8
01:44 Spinks catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:12
01:44 Bivins seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:12
01:59 Bivins ties up Michael Spinks... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:12
02:03 Neumann has to separate the two... 2:12
02:08 Spinks brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:12
02:13 Michael Spinks lands a crushing hook! 2:16
02:13 Jimmy Bivins is gasping for air!! 2:16
02:17 Jimmy Bivins's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:16
02:26 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:16
02:29 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:16
02:39 Bivins backs into the near corner. 4:16
02:43 Spinks misses with that punch. 4:16
02:45 Bivins stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:16
03:00 Jimmy Bivins does a great job smothering Spinks's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Bivins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Spinks pins Bivins in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Spinks connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:13 Spinks doesn't have much left... 0:2
0:24 Spinks goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:4
0:29 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bivins. 0:4
0:40 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:43 Spinks eats a jab from Jimmy Bivins 2:4
0:52 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
01:09 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Bivins any room to breathe. 2:4
01:22 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:4
01:26 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:4
01:31 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Bivins back on his heels! 2:9
01:31 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Jimmy Bivins is just trying to hang on! 2:9
01:43 Spinks has Bivins trapped! 2:9
01:48 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:13
01:48 Those punches hurt Bivins and he looks to hang on. 2:13
01:52 The swelling under Bivins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:13
02:00 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 2:13
02:00 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Spinks is coming out on top. 4:16
02:05 Bivins is starting to fatigue... 4:16
02:10 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 4:16
02:14 Jimmy Bivins just comes up short with the combination. 4:16
02:21 Bivins backs into the left corner. 4:16
02:26 Spinks grabs Bivins again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:16
02:30 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 4:16
02:35 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:16
02:46 Michael Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:20
02:46 Bivins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:20
02:50 Bivins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:20
03:00 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross! 4:24
03:00 Bivins is clutching his side! 4:24
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 4:24
03:00 Michael Spinks breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 13 ends. 5:25
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Spinks to the canvas! 0:0
0:18 Neumann positions himself over Spinks and starts the count.. 8:0
0:18 1... 8:0
0:19 2... 8:0
0:20 3... 8:0
0:21 4... 8:0
0:22 5... 8:0
0:23 6... 8:0
0:24 7... 8:0
0:24 * Spinks has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 8:0
0:24 Neumann checks Michael Spinks closely and will allow the fight to continue. 8:0
0:24 Bivins is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 8:0
0:37 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 8:0
0:41 Jimmy Bivins pins Spinks in the corner! 8:0
0:50 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 10:0
0:50 Bivins won't want to let Spinks off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 10:0
0:58 Bivins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 12:0
01:12 Bivins is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bivins's arms... 12:0
01:21 Bivins and Spinks each take a step back. 12:0
01:25 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:30 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Spinks. 12:0
01:55 Spinks does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bivins's punches in close. 12:0
02:06 Spinks works free! He backs to ring center, with Bivins following. 12:0
02:16 Bivins traps Spinks's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Neumann breaks it up. 12:0
02:28 The Referee breaks it up... 12:0
02:40 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 12:0
02:44 Neumann has to break them apart. 12:0
02:53 Spinks lands a jab to the midsection 12:2
03:00 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 12:2
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:2
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 12:3
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bivins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Bivins presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:31 Spinks wraps up Bivins. 3:0
0:36 Neumann separates the two... 3:0
0:49 Jimmy Bivins ties up Spinks... 3:0
0:53 Referee Neumann separates the two... 3:0
01:03 Michael Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:0
01:10 Spinks is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 3:0
01:30 Spinks lands a crushing cross! 3:4
01:30 Bivins's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:4
01:34 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 3:4
01:34 Spinks is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:4
01:34 Bivins is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:4
01:43 Spinks grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Neumann has to force Spinks to let go. 3:4
01:52 Spinks shoves Bivins away. 3:4
01:56 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
02:03 Maybe they ought to nickname Spinks "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 3:4
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
02:14 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 3:4
02:21 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Jimmy Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 3:8
02:21 That blast sent Bivins reeling into the ropes! 3:8
02:39 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:8
02:46 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Bivins protects his body well. 3:8
02:56 Neumann is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 3:8
03:00 Bivins backs into his own corner... 3:8
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 2:8
Fight Result
Pat Harker has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Hans Larsen, Denmark scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 27 426
Michael Spinks 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 24 30 426
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 5.53
Hooks / Round 5.00 2.93
Crosses / Round 5.33 6.80
Combinations / Round 4.53 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.47 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 26.13 21.80
Punches Missed / Round 24.80 65.67
Punching Accuracy 51.3% 24.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jimmy Bivins vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Hans Larsen (Denmark) and Victor Kakone (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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 23-7-3 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 22-5-6 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:15 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:42 Spinks drives that short hook into Bivins's midsection! 0:5
0:42 Bivins is hurt! 0:5
0:59 Bivins goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:5
01:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Bivins lands two quick blows and then moves away from Spinks's counters. 4:5
01:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:5
01:39 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 4:5
01:48 Spinks looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 4:5
01:50 Bivins ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:5
01:59 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
02:04 Punch and move, punch and move, Bivins will do it all night if Spinks doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 6:5
02:09 Bivins fires a jab to the body 8:5
02:25 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 11:7
02:34 Bivins doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:7
02:36 A cross to body by Bivins gets through. 13:7
02:52 Some good body work by Bivins but not much on those punches. 15:7
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:18 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Bivins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Spinks. 0:0
0:27 Eddie Inabagsky is just telling Michael Spinks the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:38 Jimmy Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:38 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:56 Spinks looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:0
0:58 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Spinks moving in. 4:0
01:10 Spinks retreats into the right corner. 4:0
01:15 Bivins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
01:24 Spinks pins Jimmy Bivins in the corner! 4:0
01:29 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 4:0
01:31 Bivins's jab rips into Spinks. 7:0
01:45 Bivins has freed himself from Michael Spinks. They move quickly to ring center. 7:0
01:52 Spinks rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Bivins. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:3
02:04 Bivins goes downstairs with the hook. 9:3
02:23 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Spinks tries vainly to score. 9:3
02:26 Bivins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:3
02:42 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:7
02:42 Bivins looks shaken! 11:7
02:52 Bivins backs into the left corner. 11:7
02:56 Spinks's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 11:7
03:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 13:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:14 Spinks throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:22 Eddie Inabagsky was in Spinks's face between rounds and Spinks just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:2
0:29 Michael Spinks wings a big left hand at Bivins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:31 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bivins lands the right hand. 2:2
0:45 Bivins fires and misses. 2:2
0:55 A cross from Spinks lands with some power. 2:5
01:07 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Spinks to bring it on, but Jimmy Bivins is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:5
01:15 Bivins lands a cross to the body. 4:5
01:28 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:42 Bivins fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 4:5
01:44 Michael Spinks scores with the jab. 4:7
02:03 Bivins misses with that cross. 4:7
02:05 Spinks scores to the body with a jab 4:9
02:18 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 6:9
02:32 Spinks fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:9
02:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Jimmy Bivins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 8:9
02:47 Bivins lands a jab to Spinks's midsection 10:9
03:00 Bivins moves into the far left corner. 10:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Spinks got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:11 Spinks connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:11 Jimmy Bivins is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:20 Spinks was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:4
0:21 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Spinks. 2:4
0:36 Spinks wraps his arms around Bivins. 2:4
0:40 Spinks finally lets go of Bivins. 2:4
0:45 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
0:53 Spinks holds his arms up in disgust as Bivins holds him around his waist. 2:4
0:57 Neumann separates the two... 2:4
01:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
01:17 Bivins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:4
01:27 Jimmy Bivins is trapped in Spinks's corner... 2:4
01:32 Spinks lands a hard uppercut! 2:8
01:32 Bivins looks stunned! 2:8
01:41 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:8
01:44 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Spinks is scoring more than Bivins. 4:11
01:57 Bivins takes a cross to the head from Spinks. 4:13
02:11 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:13
02:13 Bivins rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:13
02:27 Bivins works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:13
02:37 Bivins scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:13
02:54 Spinks whiffs with the cross. 8:13
02:57 Bivins scores with a quick one-two to Spinks's midsection 10:13
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Bivins and Spinks go toe to toe with Bivins getting the better of it. 3:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:2
0:18 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 5:2
0:28 Michael Spinks has Bivins cornered! 5:2
0:33 Spinks is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Bivins a decent target to shoot for. 5:2
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:2
0:41 Spinks traps Jimmy Bivins in the corner! 5:2
0:41 Spinks dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 5:4
0:59 Spinks wraps up Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 5:4
01:08 Neumann separates them. 5:4
01:12 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:4
01:21 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
01:23 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:4
01:34 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 7:4
01:39 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
01:41 Bivins gets his head on the chest of Spinks as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:4
01:58 Bivins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Spinks. 9:4
02:06 Not much steam behind Spinks's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:6
02:15 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 11:6
02:28 Spinks sneaks home the right cross. 11:8
02:38 Spinks buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Bivins 11:11
02:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:11
02:55 Bivins slides along the far ropes. 11:11
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:21 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:24 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Spinks lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bivins. 0:2
0:28 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:36 Bivins has Michael Spinks pinned! 0:2
0:36 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Bivins had the edge. 3:4
0:50 The fighters are tied up. Spinks tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:4
0:54 Neumann has to break the clinch. 3:4
0:59 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 3:4
0:59 Michael Spinks connects with a cross to Bivins's body. 3:6
01:08 Bivins gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Spinks. His corner has been screaming for that. 6:6
01:29 Spinks charges Bivins trying to get inside 6:6
01:34 Spinks leans on Bivins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:8
01:46 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
01:53 Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 6:8
01:58 Hide the china because Spinks is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 6:8
02:02 Bivins is pinned in his own corner... 6:8
02:07 Bivins picks off the jab by Spinks. 6:8
02:14 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
02:22 Spinks lands a vicious uppercut! 6:12
02:22 Bivins is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:12
02:46 Bivins digs a short hook to ribs of Spinks. 8:12
03:00 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 8:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Spinks lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:15 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:29 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 0:4
0:33 Now they break clean. 0:4
0:38 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:50 Neumann pries them apart. 0:4
0:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
0:58 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Spinks at bay. 2:4
01:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:4
01:07 Bivins throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Spinks's jaw. 4:4
01:32 Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 4:8
01:32 Bivins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:8
01:51 Bivins lands a flurry to the ribs of Spinks. 6:8
02:05 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Bivins for rabbit punching. 8:8
02:44 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 8:12
02:44 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:12
02:56 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 8:12
02:56 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 10:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Neumann to step in and break it up. 10:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Spinks but it scores points for Bivins none the less. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:27 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:42 Spinks swings...and misses. 2:0
0:56 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 2:0
0:58 Some nice infighting ends with Jimmy Bivins getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:15 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:18 Bivins scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:0
01:34 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 6:0
01:46 Spinks lands a wicked uppercut! 6:4
01:46 Bivins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:4
02:00 Spinks misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:4
02:02 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of Spinks. 8:4
02:14 Spinks takes a right to the body. 10:4
02:23 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
02:47 Spinks keeps looking to get inside on Jimmy Bivins 12:4
02:52 Michael Spinks retreats into his own corner... 12:4
02:52 Bivins feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 14:4
03:00 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Bivins's arms. 14:4
03:00 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 14:4
03:00 It looks like Jimmy Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 15:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Bivins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Spinks can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:31 Bivins slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:36 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 0:0
0:50 Spinks clamps Bivins's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 0:0
0:59 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:04 Bivins has Spinks trapped! 0:0
01:09 Bivins works his way in and leans on Spinks... 0:0
01:18 Neumann breaks them up... 0:0
01:28 Bivins does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 0:0
01:30 Bivins 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. 2:0
01:42 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:42 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Spinks. 4:3
01:57 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 4:8
01:57 Bivins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:8
02:06 Jimmy Bivins has Spinks blocked in! 4:8
02:06 Bivins scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 7:8
02:16 Michael Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 7:8
02:20 Bivins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:8
02:27 Spinks rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:10
02:57 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:14
02:57 Bivins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 7:14
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:14
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Neumann jumps between them. 6:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Spinks received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Spinks has Bivins cornered! 0:0
0:12 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 0:0
0:15 Bivins snakes the jab through Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:24 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:28 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 2:0
0:43 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:52 Spinks is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:0
01:00 Spinks leans on the ropes and motions for Bivins to come in. 2:0
01:09 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Bivins. 2:0
01:14 Spinks pushes Bivins away. 2:0
01:22 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:25 Bivins fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
01:34 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Spinks and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:51 Spinks fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 6:0
01:54 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Bivins blasts home a hook. 8:0
02:03 Jimmy Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:0
02:17 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:0
02:17 Spinks gets in a hook to the body of Bivins. 10:2
02:26 Spinks is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:2
02:30 Bivins moves into a neutral corner. 10:2
02:34 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Bivins's chin! 10:6
02:34 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Bivins momentarily. 10:6
02:48 Bivins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:6
02:53 Bivins jolts Spinks with a hard jab. 13:6
03:00 Bivins ties up Spinks. Why would he want to clinch now? 13:6
03:00 Spinks works his way free! 13:6
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Bivins throws the cross and scores to the head of Spinks. 2:0
0:10 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:23 Bivins picks off the jab thrown by Spinks. 2:0
0:25 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 4:0
0:39 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 4:4
0:39 That's the punch Spinks hoped to land! Bivins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:4
0:49 Jimmy Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 6:4
0:58 Bivins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Michael Spinks's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:4
01:03 Spinks is fading... 8:4
01:07 Bivins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
01:23 Spinks is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:4
01:31 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 10:4
01:35 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:8
01:35 That series of punches rocked Bivins and he looks to be in trouble. 10:8
01:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 10:12
01:53 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 10:12
02:05 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:12
02:12 Spinks tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 10:12
02:17 The action slows for the moment. 10:12
02:31 Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 10:12
02:38 Bivins quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:12
02:47 Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:12
03:00 There's a straight right by Spinks! 10:16
03:00 Bivins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:16
03:00 A mouse has formed under Bivins's left eye. 10:16
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:16
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:17
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Spinks is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:23 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 2:0
0:28 Spinks just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:41 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:46 Spinks lands a strong hook! 2:4
0:46 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:03 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:18 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:26 Bivins is trapped in the corner... 2:4
01:30 Jimmy Bivins takes a hard combination from Spinks 2:8
01:30 Bivins's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:8
01:35 The swelling under Bivins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:8
01:44 Spinks catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:12
01:44 Bivins seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:12
01:59 Bivins ties up Michael Spinks... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:12
02:03 Neumann has to separate the two... 2:12
02:08 Spinks brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:12
02:13 Michael Spinks lands a crushing hook! 2:16
02:13 Jimmy Bivins is gasping for air!! 2:16
02:17 Jimmy Bivins's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:16
02:26 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:16
02:29 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:16
02:39 Bivins backs into the near corner. 4:16
02:43 Spinks misses with that punch. 4:16
02:45 Bivins stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:16
03:00 Jimmy Bivins does a great job smothering Spinks's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Bivins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Spinks pins Bivins in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Spinks connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:13 Spinks doesn't have much left... 0:2
0:24 Spinks goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:4
0:29 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bivins. 0:4
0:40 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:43 Spinks eats a jab from Jimmy Bivins 2:4
0:52 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
01:09 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Bivins any room to breathe. 2:4
01:22 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:4
01:26 Spinks has Bivins trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:4
01:31 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Bivins back on his heels! 2:9
01:31 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Jimmy Bivins is just trying to hang on! 2:9
01:43 Spinks has Bivins trapped! 2:9
01:48 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:13
01:48 Those punches hurt Bivins and he looks to hang on. 2:13
01:52 The swelling under Bivins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:13
02:00 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 2:13
02:00 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Spinks is coming out on top. 4:16
02:05 Bivins is starting to fatigue... 4:16
02:10 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 4:16
02:14 Jimmy Bivins just comes up short with the combination. 4:16
02:21 Bivins backs into the left corner. 4:16
02:26 Spinks grabs Bivins again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:16
02:30 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 4:16
02:35 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:16
02:46 Michael Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:20
02:46 Bivins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:20
02:50 Bivins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:20
03:00 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross! 4:24
03:00 Bivins is clutching his side! 4:24
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 4:24
03:00 Michael Spinks breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 13 ends. 5:25
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Spinks to the canvas! 0:0
0:18 Neumann positions himself over Spinks and starts the count.. 8:0
0:18 1... 8:0
0:19 2... 8:0
0:20 3... 8:0
0:21 4... 8:0
0:22 5... 8:0
0:23 6... 8:0
0:24 7... 8:0
0:24 * Spinks has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 8:0
0:24 Neumann checks Michael Spinks closely and will allow the fight to continue. 8:0
0:24 Bivins is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 8:0
0:37 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 8:0
0:41 Jimmy Bivins pins Spinks in the corner! 8:0
0:50 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 10:0
0:50 Bivins won't want to let Spinks off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 10:0
0:58 Bivins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 12:0
01:12 Bivins is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bivins's arms... 12:0
01:21 Bivins and Spinks each take a step back. 12:0
01:25 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:30 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Spinks. 12:0
01:55 Spinks does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bivins's punches in close. 12:0
02:06 Spinks works free! He backs to ring center, with Bivins following. 12:0
02:16 Bivins traps Spinks's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Neumann breaks it up. 12:0
02:28 The Referee breaks it up... 12:0
02:40 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 12:0
02:44 Neumann has to break them apart. 12:0
02:53 Spinks lands a jab to the midsection 12:2
03:00 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 12:2
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:2
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 12:3
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bivins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Bivins presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:31 Spinks wraps up Bivins. 3:0
0:36 Neumann separates the two... 3:0
0:49 Jimmy Bivins ties up Spinks... 3:0
0:53 Referee Neumann separates the two... 3:0
01:03 Michael Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:0
01:10 Spinks is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 3:0
01:30 Spinks lands a crushing cross! 3:4
01:30 Bivins's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:4
01:34 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 3:4
01:34 Spinks is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:4
01:34 Bivins is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:4
01:43 Spinks grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Neumann has to force Spinks to let go. 3:4
01:52 Spinks shoves Bivins away. 3:4
01:56 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
02:03 Maybe they ought to nickname Spinks "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 3:4
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
02:14 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 3:4
02:21 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Jimmy Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 3:8
02:21 That blast sent Bivins reeling into the ropes! 3:8
02:39 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:8
02:46 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Bivins protects his body well. 3:8
02:56 Neumann is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 3:8
03:00 Bivins backs into his own corner... 3:8
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 2:8
Fight Result
Pat Harker has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Hans Larsen, Denmark scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 27 426
Michael Spinks 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 24 30 426
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 5.53
Hooks / Round 5.00 2.93
Crosses / Round 5.33 6.80
Combinations / Round 4.53 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.47 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 26.13 21.80
Punches Missed / Round 24.80 65.67
Punching Accuracy 51.3% 24.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: The Palladium, Denver, CO, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard DeCarufel (Canada), Albert Wilensky (United States) and Medardo Villalobos (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 22-7-4 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 25-5-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:10 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:24 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 0:8
0:24 Charles took far too many hard shots from Gibbons in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:8
0:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:8
0:46 Charles takes a hard combination from Tommy Gibbons 0:12
0:46 Charles was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:12
0:59 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:12
01:02 Ezzard Charles lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Gibbons. 3:12
01:14 Charles tries to clinch, but Gibbons shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 3:14
01:23 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:14
01:26 The fighters are tangled up inside. Charles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 5:14
01:40 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 5:14
01:53 Gibbons clinches... Ezzard Charles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:14
02:02 Moret pries them apart. 5:14
02:12 Charles leaves the jab just short. 5:14
02:14 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:16
02:22 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 5:16
02:26 Gibbons rocks Ezzard Charles with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:19
02:36 Ezzard Charles scores with several light punches to the head. 7:19
02:58 Gibbons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:21
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 It's a sweet uppercut by Charles! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:15 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 5:0
0:24 Charles got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 5:0
0:29 Tommy Gibbons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:0
0:31 Charles rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:0
0:47 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
0:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:0
01:02 Gibbons comes in low. Ezzard Charles puts a headlock on him. Moret knocks Charles's arm off Gibbons's head. 7:0
01:11 Referee Moret separates the two... 7:0
01:16 Charles unleashes a flurry and Gibbons fires back, a close exchange with Charles coming out on top. 10:2
01:32 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
01:46 Charles ends up behind Gibbons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 10:2
01:57 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 10:2
01:59 Charles lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 12:2
02:12 Charles lets a quick hook go, catching Tommy Gibbons moving in. 14:2
02:20 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 14:2
02:33 Tommy Gibbons traps Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 14:2
02:42 Referee Moret steps in to break it up. 14:2
02:51 Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 14:2
03:00 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 14:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 16:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles 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
0:10 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Charles on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:32 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Gibbons. His corner has been screaming for that. 3:2
0:48 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 7:2
0:48 Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:2
01:05 Gibbons ties up Charles. 7:2
01:17 Gibbons and Charles each take a step back. 7:2
01:29 Ezzard Charles drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 11:2
01:29 Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:2
01:39 Gibbons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:4
01:48 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:4
02:02 Charles lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 16:4
02:14 Gibbons winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Ezzard Charles. 19:4
02:26 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Gibbons. 21:4
02:43 Charles fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 21:4
02:45 Tommy Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Charles. 21:6
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 21:6
03:00 Gibbons works his way free! 21:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Moret to step in. 21:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charles's jab connects to Gibbons's head 2:0
0:10 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:14 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 2:0
0:15 Gibbons fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:3
0:25 Gibbons lands a short left hook to the head. 2:5
0:39 Tommy Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Charles attempts to trap him. 2:5
0:47 Gibbons rips a hook to the body. 2:7
01:01 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:7
01:09 Gibbons comes out on top in that exchange but Charles was able to land some nice shots as well. 4:10
01:22 Gibbons looks to wear Charles down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 4:13
01:33 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:13
01:46 Charles has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 6:13
01:51 Gibbons pushes Charles away. 6:13
01:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:13
02:10 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gibbons tries vainly to score. 6:13
02:13 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:13
02:31 Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Gibbons and holds on. Gibbons pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 8:13
02:43 Moret has to separate the two... 8:13
02:48 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:13
02:56 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 8:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 8:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:36 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:43 Gibbons connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:43 Charles is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:59 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:11 Charles is literally dancing circles around Gibbons this round. 0:4
01:20 Charles is off target with that uppercut. 0:4
01:22 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
01:39 Charles fires and misses. 0:6
01:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:48 Charles lands consecutive blows to Gibbons's midsection. 2:6
01:58 Charles goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 5:6
02:07 Charles walks in to a glancing hook from Gibbons. 5:8
02:24 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 5:8
02:36 Charles leans on Gibbons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:8
02:56 Gibbons is clinching... 7:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 7:8
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! 9:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moret motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Charles presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:0
0:26 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:0
0:40 Charles just can't find the range with that jab. 3:0
0:51 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Charles is down on his back! 3:0
0:54 Moret begins the count over Charles as Gibbons moves to a neutral corner.. 3:6
0:54 1... 3:6
0:55 2... 3:6
0:56 3... 3:6
0:56 * Charles finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 3:6
0:56 Moret checks Charles closely and will allow the fight to continue. 3:6
0:56 Gibbons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 3:6
01:09 Charles usues his legs to avoid Gibbons's punches. 3:6
01:21 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 3:6
01:32 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:6
01:43 Charles made Gibbons look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Gibbons would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 3:6
01:54 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 3:6
01:59 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:59 Both fighters let their hands go with Charles coming out on top in that melee. 6:8
02:08 Charles scores with a glancing cross. 8:8
02:24 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 8:8
02:31 Charles has Gibbons blocked in! 8:8
02:31 Ezzard Charles digs a short hook to ribs of Gibbons. 10:8
02:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:8
02:48 Charles smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 10:8
02:52 Moret moves in to break the clinch. 10:8
03:00 Charles ties up Gibbons... 10:8
03:00 Charles pushes Gibbons away. 10:8
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 7, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Charles. 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 0:0
0:36 Charles traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Gibbons tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:50 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:07 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 2:5
01:07 Those shots all landed square and Charles felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 2:5
01:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:5
01:37 Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Gibbons to come get him. 2:5
01:37 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 2:5
01:41 Charles moves into the left corner. 2:5
01:46 Gibbons just comes up short with the combination. 2:5
01:58 Charles just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:5
01:58 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:5
02:16 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 7:5
02:22 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:5
02:30 Gibbons fires and misses. 7:5
02:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:5
02:46 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:5
02:51 Gibbons fires a light jab to the stomach 7:7
03:00 Charles misses with that hook. 7:7
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 8:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Charles traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Wow, that hook to the body from Charles nearly lifted Gibbons completely off the canvas, there was a full head of steam behind that punch! 3:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:18 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 3:0
0:23 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ezzard Charles ducks under it. 3:0
0:30 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:0
0:30 That series of punches rocked Gibbons and he looks to be in trouble. 7:0
0:57 Charles traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 7:0
01:01 Charles shoves Tommy Gibbons away. 7:0
01:14 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:16 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 7:2
01:33 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:2
01:35 Gibbons catches Charles with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:4
01:50 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:4
02:03 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 7:4
02:13 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 7:4
02:20 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:4
02:20 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gibbons and he is stunned! 11:4
02:34 Gibbons misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:6
02:47 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 11:6
02:50 Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 11:8
03:00 Charles misses with that punch. 11:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Charles suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:23 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:23 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:37 Ezzard Charles doesn't connect with the cross. 4:0
0:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:48 Charles has Gibbons pinned! 4:0
0:52 Charles is clinching... Tommy Gibbons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 4:0
0:57 Moret has to break them apart. 4:0
01:06 Charles looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:0
01:18 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
01:18 And Gibbons's in big trouble now! 8:0
01:27 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:0
01:31 Charles fires a volley of punches but Tommy Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:0
01:34 * Moret is halting the fight and warning Gibbons for a low blow. Gibbons is pleading his case but to no avail. 8:3
01:51 Charles and Gibbons lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 8:3
02:05 That hook by Charles jarred Gibbons! 12:3
02:05 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 12:3
02:21 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Gibbons. 12:3
02:30 Gibbons has Charles cornered! 12:3
02:39 * Ezzard Charles is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 12:3
02:41 Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Moret and the count begins.. 12:10
02:41 1... 12:10
02:42 2... 12:10
02:43 3... 12:10
02:44 4... 12:10
02:45 5... 12:10
02:45 * Somehow Charles has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 12:10
02:45 Charles still looks unsteady, but Moret allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:10
02:45 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Charles out of there! 12:10
02:58 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:10
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 13:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Charles grabs and holds Gibbons... 0:0
0:17 Moret separates the two... 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:21 Jimmy Montoya knows "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Charles. 0:2
0:36 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:2
0:46 Charles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
0:50 Referee Moret has to separate the two... 0:2
0:55 Moret is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:2
0:58 Gibbons throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:4
01:08 Gibbons scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:6
01:22 Gibbons pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:6
01:31 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 0:6
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Charles change his style. 0:6
01:38 Gibbons pins Charles in the corner! 0:6
01:42 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Charles... 0:6
01:47 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 0:6
01:55 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
02:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Moret is going to have to sort this out. 0:6
02:12 Moret breaks them up... 0:6
02:16 Gibbons connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:8
02:33 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:8
02:42 Charles finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:8
02:47 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
02:58 Maybe they ought to nickname Charles "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:8
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:8
03:00 Moret motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 0:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:11 Ezzard Charles scores with a tremendous left! 5:0
0:11 Charles sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:21 Gibbons is staying at the center of the ring. 5:0
0:25 Charles picks off the jab by Gibbons. 5:0
0:32 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 9:0
0:32 That punch has Gibbons staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 9:0
0:50 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 9:0
0:59 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
01:02 Gibbons fires a jab to the body 9:2
01:11 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Charles. 9:4
01:25 Great work to the body by Tommy Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 9:7
01:37 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 9:7
01:37 Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:9
01:53 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:9
01:56 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:11
02:14 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 9:11
02:32 Charles wraps his arms around Gibbons. 9:11
02:41 Moret separates the two... 9:11
02:58 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 9:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Moret has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Gibbons rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:48 Tommy Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Ezzard Charles. 0:4
01:06 Ezzard Charles pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:11 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Moret to break them up... 0:4
01:15 Gibbons shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:6
01:32 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
01:34 Tommy Gibbons turns on the hook and drives it home under Charles's elbows. 0:9
01:43 Charles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:9
01:52 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 0:9
01:59 Gibbons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:9
02:06 Gibbons and Charles go toe to toe with Gibbons getting the better of it. 2:12
02:26 Gibbons is trapped in Charles's corner... 2:12
02:31 Charles's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 2:12
02:37 Charles and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:12
02:45 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 2:12
02:49 * Moret is telling Charles to quit leaning on the neck. 2:12
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 2:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Gibbons. 2:3
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:16 Charles takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:3
0:25 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 5:3
0:26 Gibbons has Charles trapped! 5:3
0:26 * Moret steps in and admonishes Gibbons for holding and hitting. 5:6
0:39 Charles is slowing up... 5:6
0:52 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:6
0:54 Gibbons flicks a jab to Charles's stomach 5:8
01:10 Charles lands a wicked hook! 9:8
01:10 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
01:25 Ezzard Charles whiffs with the cross. 9:8
01:31 Gibbons lands a solid cross! 9:12
01:31 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Charles is trying to hang on... 9:12
01:40 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:12
01:43 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 9:14
01:59 Tommy Gibbons pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 9:18
01:59 Charles was stopped cold by that series of shots! 9:18
02:14 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:18
02:16 Gibbons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Charles. 9:20
02:30 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 9:20
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:20
02:46 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 9:20
02:54 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 9:20
02:59 Charles lands a solid hook! 13:20
02:59 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 13:20
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 13:22
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Charles is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:11 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:0
0:16 The sting is starting to go from Ezzard Charles's punches... 4:0
0:25 Charles circles around the ring. 4:0
0:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:34 Charles lands a devastating cross! 8:0
0:34 Gibbons appears to be stunned! 8:0
0:49 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:0
01:12 Charles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:14 Charles eats a short cross from Gibbons amd backs away. 8:2
01:28 The quickness and footwork of Charles is definitely keeping Gibbons off balance. 8:2
01:37 Charles is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:2
01:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:2
01:45 Charles stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 10:2
01:58 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
02:04 Gibbons has Charles trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 10:2
02:04 Gibbons goes to the body landing an uppercut. 10:4
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 14:4
02:18 Those punches hurt Gibbons and he looks to hang on. 14:4
02:35 Charles scores with a winging right! Gibbons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 18:4
02:35 Charles has Gibbons in trouble after that punch! 18:4
02:39 * Gibbons suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 18:4
02:52 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 22:4
02:52 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 22:4
02:56 Gibbons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 22:4
03:00 Charles frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 22:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 14. 24:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 And Tommy Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Ezzard Charles! 4:0
0:12 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:21 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:26 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Charles off balance. 4:0
0:38 Gibbons clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:0
0:43 Tommy Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Charles out of the clinch. 4:0
0:58 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:05 Charles retreats into the far corner. 4:0
01:05 Gibbons scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:2
01:21 The action is back at ring center. 4:2
01:25 Moret has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Charles's arms. 4:2
01:30 The Referee breaks it up... 4:2
01:46 Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Gibbons. 4:2
01:55 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:2
01:58 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:4
02:10 Gibbons backs into the lower right corner. 4:4
02:10 There's a wicked right by Ezzard Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 7:4
02:24 Gibbons has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 7:4
02:28 Moret separates them. 7:4
02:35 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:38 The action is at ring center. 7:4
02:38 Both fighters are throwing but Charles is scoring more than Gibbons. 10:6
02:52 Tommy Gibbons slides into the corner... 10:6
02:56 Gibbons is challenging Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 10:6
03:00 Moret is shouting at Charles to break! 10:6
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:6
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 10:6
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Richard DeCarufel, Canada scores the bout 146 to 138
Albert Wilensky, United States scores the bout 144 to 140
Medardo Villalobos, Panama scores the bout 145 to 140
And your winner and new IBF light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 138
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 146
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 10 10 140
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 144
Medardo Villalobos Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 140
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 27 30 30 27 30 25 27 30 24 28 27 27 27 30 29 418
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 27 28 435
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.47 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.87 3.67
Crosses / Round 3.67 5.00
Combinations / Round 3.73 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 4.07 4.47
Punches Landed / Round 19.80 21.47
Punches Missed / Round 58.13 40.67
Punching Accuracy 25.4% 34.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 9 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: The Palladium, Denver, CO, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard DeCarufel (Canada), Albert Wilensky (United States) and Medardo Villalobos (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 22-7-4 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 25-5-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:10 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:24 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 0:8
0:24 Charles took far too many hard shots from Gibbons in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:8
0:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:8
0:46 Charles takes a hard combination from Tommy Gibbons 0:12
0:46 Charles was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:12
0:59 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:12
01:02 Ezzard Charles lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Gibbons. 3:12
01:14 Charles tries to clinch, but Gibbons shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 3:14
01:23 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:14
01:26 The fighters are tangled up inside. Charles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 5:14
01:40 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 5:14
01:53 Gibbons clinches... Ezzard Charles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:14
02:02 Moret pries them apart. 5:14
02:12 Charles leaves the jab just short. 5:14
02:14 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:16
02:22 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 5:16
02:26 Gibbons rocks Ezzard Charles with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:19
02:36 Ezzard Charles scores with several light punches to the head. 7:19
02:58 Gibbons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:21
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 It's a sweet uppercut by Charles! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:15 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 5:0
0:24 Charles got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 5:0
0:29 Tommy Gibbons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:0
0:31 Charles rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:0
0:47 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
0:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:0
01:02 Gibbons comes in low. Ezzard Charles puts a headlock on him. Moret knocks Charles's arm off Gibbons's head. 7:0
01:11 Referee Moret separates the two... 7:0
01:16 Charles unleashes a flurry and Gibbons fires back, a close exchange with Charles coming out on top. 10:2
01:32 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
01:46 Charles ends up behind Gibbons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 10:2
01:57 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 10:2
01:59 Charles lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 12:2
02:12 Charles lets a quick hook go, catching Tommy Gibbons moving in. 14:2
02:20 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 14:2
02:33 Tommy Gibbons traps Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 14:2
02:42 Referee Moret steps in to break it up. 14:2
02:51 Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 14:2
03:00 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 14:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 16:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles 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
0:10 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Charles on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:32 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Gibbons. His corner has been screaming for that. 3:2
0:48 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 7:2
0:48 Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:2
01:05 Gibbons ties up Charles. 7:2
01:17 Gibbons and Charles each take a step back. 7:2
01:29 Ezzard Charles drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 11:2
01:29 Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:2
01:39 Gibbons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:4
01:48 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:4
02:02 Charles lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 16:4
02:14 Gibbons winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Ezzard Charles. 19:4
02:26 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Gibbons. 21:4
02:43 Charles fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 21:4
02:45 Tommy Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Charles. 21:6
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 21:6
03:00 Gibbons works his way free! 21:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Moret to step in. 21:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charles's jab connects to Gibbons's head 2:0
0:10 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:14 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 2:0
0:15 Gibbons fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:3
0:25 Gibbons lands a short left hook to the head. 2:5
0:39 Tommy Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Charles attempts to trap him. 2:5
0:47 Gibbons rips a hook to the body. 2:7
01:01 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:7
01:09 Gibbons comes out on top in that exchange but Charles was able to land some nice shots as well. 4:10
01:22 Gibbons looks to wear Charles down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 4:13
01:33 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:13
01:46 Charles has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 6:13
01:51 Gibbons pushes Charles away. 6:13
01:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:13
02:10 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gibbons tries vainly to score. 6:13
02:13 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:13
02:31 Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Gibbons and holds on. Gibbons pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 8:13
02:43 Moret has to separate the two... 8:13
02:48 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:13
02:56 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 8:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 8:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:36 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:43 Gibbons connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:43 Charles is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:59 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:11 Charles is literally dancing circles around Gibbons this round. 0:4
01:20 Charles is off target with that uppercut. 0:4
01:22 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
01:39 Charles fires and misses. 0:6
01:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:48 Charles lands consecutive blows to Gibbons's midsection. 2:6
01:58 Charles goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 5:6
02:07 Charles walks in to a glancing hook from Gibbons. 5:8
02:24 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 5:8
02:36 Charles leans on Gibbons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:8
02:56 Gibbons is clinching... 7:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 7:8
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! 9:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moret motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Charles presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:0
0:26 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:0
0:40 Charles just can't find the range with that jab. 3:0
0:51 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Charles is down on his back! 3:0
0:54 Moret begins the count over Charles as Gibbons moves to a neutral corner.. 3:6
0:54 1... 3:6
0:55 2... 3:6
0:56 3... 3:6
0:56 * Charles finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 3:6
0:56 Moret checks Charles closely and will allow the fight to continue. 3:6
0:56 Gibbons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 3:6
01:09 Charles usues his legs to avoid Gibbons's punches. 3:6
01:21 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 3:6
01:32 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:6
01:43 Charles made Gibbons look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Gibbons would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 3:6
01:54 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 3:6
01:59 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:59 Both fighters let their hands go with Charles coming out on top in that melee. 6:8
02:08 Charles scores with a glancing cross. 8:8
02:24 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 8:8
02:31 Charles has Gibbons blocked in! 8:8
02:31 Ezzard Charles digs a short hook to ribs of Gibbons. 10:8
02:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:8
02:48 Charles smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 10:8
02:52 Moret moves in to break the clinch. 10:8
03:00 Charles ties up Gibbons... 10:8
03:00 Charles pushes Gibbons away. 10:8
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 7, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Charles. 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 0:0
0:36 Charles traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Gibbons tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:50 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:07 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 2:5
01:07 Those shots all landed square and Charles felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 2:5
01:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:5
01:37 Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Gibbons to come get him. 2:5
01:37 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 2:5
01:41 Charles moves into the left corner. 2:5
01:46 Gibbons just comes up short with the combination. 2:5
01:58 Charles just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:5
01:58 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:5
02:16 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 7:5
02:22 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:5
02:30 Gibbons fires and misses. 7:5
02:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:5
02:46 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:5
02:51 Gibbons fires a light jab to the stomach 7:7
03:00 Charles misses with that hook. 7:7
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 8:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Charles traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Wow, that hook to the body from Charles nearly lifted Gibbons completely off the canvas, there was a full head of steam behind that punch! 3:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:18 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 3:0
0:23 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ezzard Charles ducks under it. 3:0
0:30 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:0
0:30 That series of punches rocked Gibbons and he looks to be in trouble. 7:0
0:57 Charles traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 7:0
01:01 Charles shoves Tommy Gibbons away. 7:0
01:14 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:16 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 7:2
01:33 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:2
01:35 Gibbons catches Charles with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:4
01:50 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:4
02:03 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 7:4
02:13 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 7:4
02:20 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:4
02:20 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gibbons and he is stunned! 11:4
02:34 Gibbons misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:6
02:47 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 11:6
02:50 Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 11:8
03:00 Charles misses with that punch. 11:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Charles suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:23 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:23 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:37 Ezzard Charles doesn't connect with the cross. 4:0
0:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:48 Charles has Gibbons pinned! 4:0
0:52 Charles is clinching... Tommy Gibbons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 4:0
0:57 Moret has to break them apart. 4:0
01:06 Charles looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:0
01:18 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
01:18 And Gibbons's in big trouble now! 8:0
01:27 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:0
01:31 Charles fires a volley of punches but Tommy Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:0
01:34 * Moret is halting the fight and warning Gibbons for a low blow. Gibbons is pleading his case but to no avail. 8:3
01:51 Charles and Gibbons lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 8:3
02:05 That hook by Charles jarred Gibbons! 12:3
02:05 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 12:3
02:21 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Gibbons. 12:3
02:30 Gibbons has Charles cornered! 12:3
02:39 * Ezzard Charles is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 12:3
02:41 Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Moret and the count begins.. 12:10
02:41 1... 12:10
02:42 2... 12:10
02:43 3... 12:10
02:44 4... 12:10
02:45 5... 12:10
02:45 * Somehow Charles has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 12:10
02:45 Charles still looks unsteady, but Moret allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:10
02:45 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Charles out of there! 12:10
02:58 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:10
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 13:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Charles grabs and holds Gibbons... 0:0
0:17 Moret separates the two... 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:21 Jimmy Montoya knows "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Charles. 0:2
0:36 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:2
0:46 Charles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
0:50 Referee Moret has to separate the two... 0:2
0:55 Moret is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:2
0:58 Gibbons throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:4
01:08 Gibbons scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:6
01:22 Gibbons pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:6
01:31 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 0:6
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Charles change his style. 0:6
01:38 Gibbons pins Charles in the corner! 0:6
01:42 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Charles... 0:6
01:47 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 0:6
01:55 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
02:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Moret is going to have to sort this out. 0:6
02:12 Moret breaks them up... 0:6
02:16 Gibbons connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:8
02:33 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:8
02:42 Charles finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:8
02:47 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
02:58 Maybe they ought to nickname Charles "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:8
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:8
03:00 Moret motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 0:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:11 Ezzard Charles scores with a tremendous left! 5:0
0:11 Charles sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:21 Gibbons is staying at the center of the ring. 5:0
0:25 Charles picks off the jab by Gibbons. 5:0
0:32 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 9:0
0:32 That punch has Gibbons staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 9:0
0:50 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 9:0
0:59 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
01:02 Gibbons fires a jab to the body 9:2
01:11 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Charles. 9:4
01:25 Great work to the body by Tommy Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 9:7
01:37 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 9:7
01:37 Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:9
01:53 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:9
01:56 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:11
02:14 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 9:11
02:32 Charles wraps his arms around Gibbons. 9:11
02:41 Moret separates the two... 9:11
02:58 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 9:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Moret has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Gibbons rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:48 Tommy Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Ezzard Charles. 0:4
01:06 Ezzard Charles pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:11 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Moret to break them up... 0:4
01:15 Gibbons shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:6
01:32 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
01:34 Tommy Gibbons turns on the hook and drives it home under Charles's elbows. 0:9
01:43 Charles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:9
01:52 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 0:9
01:59 Gibbons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:9
02:06 Gibbons and Charles go toe to toe with Gibbons getting the better of it. 2:12
02:26 Gibbons is trapped in Charles's corner... 2:12
02:31 Charles's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 2:12
02:37 Charles and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:12
02:45 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 2:12
02:49 * Moret is telling Charles to quit leaning on the neck. 2:12
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 2:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Gibbons. 2:3
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:16 Charles takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:3
0:25 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 5:3
0:26 Gibbons has Charles trapped! 5:3
0:26 * Moret steps in and admonishes Gibbons for holding and hitting. 5:6
0:39 Charles is slowing up... 5:6
0:52 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:6
0:54 Gibbons flicks a jab to Charles's stomach 5:8
01:10 Charles lands a wicked hook! 9:8
01:10 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
01:25 Ezzard Charles whiffs with the cross. 9:8
01:31 Gibbons lands a solid cross! 9:12
01:31 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Charles is trying to hang on... 9:12
01:40 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:12
01:43 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 9:14
01:59 Tommy Gibbons pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 9:18
01:59 Charles was stopped cold by that series of shots! 9:18
02:14 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:18
02:16 Gibbons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Charles. 9:20
02:30 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 9:20
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:20
02:46 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 9:20
02:54 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 9:20
02:59 Charles lands a solid hook! 13:20
02:59 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 13:20
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 13:22
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Charles is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:11 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:0
0:16 The sting is starting to go from Ezzard Charles's punches... 4:0
0:25 Charles circles around the ring. 4:0
0:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:34 Charles lands a devastating cross! 8:0
0:34 Gibbons appears to be stunned! 8:0
0:49 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:0
01:12 Charles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:14 Charles eats a short cross from Gibbons amd backs away. 8:2
01:28 The quickness and footwork of Charles is definitely keeping Gibbons off balance. 8:2
01:37 Charles is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:2
01:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:2
01:45 Charles stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 10:2
01:58 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
02:04 Gibbons has Charles trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 10:2
02:04 Gibbons goes to the body landing an uppercut. 10:4
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 14:4
02:18 Those punches hurt Gibbons and he looks to hang on. 14:4
02:35 Charles scores with a winging right! Gibbons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 18:4
02:35 Charles has Gibbons in trouble after that punch! 18:4
02:39 * Gibbons suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 18:4
02:52 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 22:4
02:52 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 22:4
02:56 Gibbons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 22:4
03:00 Charles frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 22:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 14. 24:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 And Tommy Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Ezzard Charles! 4:0
0:12 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:21 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:26 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Charles off balance. 4:0
0:38 Gibbons clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:0
0:43 Tommy Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Charles out of the clinch. 4:0
0:58 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:05 Charles retreats into the far corner. 4:0
01:05 Gibbons scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:2
01:21 The action is back at ring center. 4:2
01:25 Moret has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Charles's arms. 4:2
01:30 The Referee breaks it up... 4:2
01:46 Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Gibbons. 4:2
01:55 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:2
01:58 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:4
02:10 Gibbons backs into the lower right corner. 4:4
02:10 There's a wicked right by Ezzard Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 7:4
02:24 Gibbons has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 7:4
02:28 Moret separates them. 7:4
02:35 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:38 The action is at ring center. 7:4
02:38 Both fighters are throwing but Charles is scoring more than Gibbons. 10:6
02:52 Tommy Gibbons slides into the corner... 10:6
02:56 Gibbons is challenging Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 10:6
03:00 Moret is shouting at Charles to break! 10:6
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:6
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 10:6
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Richard DeCarufel, Canada scores the bout 146 to 138
Albert Wilensky, United States scores the bout 144 to 140
Medardo Villalobos, Panama scores the bout 145 to 140
And your winner and new IBF light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 138
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 146
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 10 10 140
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 144
Medardo Villalobos Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 140
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 27 30 30 27 30 25 27 30 24 28 27 27 27 30 29 418
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 27 28 435
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.47 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.87 3.67
Crosses / Round 3.67 5.00
Combinations / Round 3.73 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 4.07 4.47
Punches Landed / Round 19.80 21.47
Punches Missed / Round 58.13 40.67
Punching Accuracy 25.4% 34.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 9 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: Special Event...super six part 3-more turkeys, and HW's
Thanks for that Buzz. Week 33 is over and so we move on.
