Week 34 fights 12-18..IBO,WBC,WBA,WBO &ForemanVsShavers

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Young Stribling Michael Moorer 3-2 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Joe Choynski Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 0 D 10 10
Preliminary 2 Roy Jones Jr Stanley Ketchel 3-2 2 DQ 9 10
Support Bout Gene Tunney Billy Conn 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Co-Feature George Foreman Earnie Shavers 1-1 1 TKO 5 10
Main Event Sam Langford Floyd Patterson 1-1 1 KO 11 15


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Opening Bout
Young Stribling vs Michael Moorer

Fight info: Olympia Athletic Club, New York, NY, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Joe Cortez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Matteo Fratini (Italy), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Remigio Ruggeri (Italy), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Young Stribling - Record: 21-11-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 19-13-4 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Joe Souza

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:21 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:35 Stribling scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
0:52 Stribling shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 7:0
0:52 That blow connected solidly to the head of Moorer and he is stunned! 7:0
01:06 Moorer lands a solid hook! 7:4
01:06 Moorer sent Stribling reeling with that punch! 7:4
01:15 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:4
01:24 Young Stribling cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:4
01:30 Moorer scores with a tremendous left! 7:8
01:30 That punch may have stunned Stribling momentarily. 7:8
01:53 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:8
01:56 Stribling lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:8
02:09 Moorer forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Stribling. 9:10
02:23 Moorer ties up Young Stribling... 9:10
02:28 Cortez has to break the clinch. 9:10
02:37 Considering the clinch Stribling has on Moorer it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Moorer pushes him away. 9:10
02:46 Now they break clean. 9:10
02:55 Moorer plods forward. 9:10
03:00 Stribling misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:10
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moorer has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:12 Stribling is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:14 Moorer delivers a cross to the nose of Stribling. 0:3
0:31 Stribling fires a left hand that Michael Moorer takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
0:43 Stribling works his way in and leans on Moorer... 0:3
0:47 Stribling shoves Moorer away. 0:3
0:54 Stribling fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:3
01:08 Stribling is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:3
01:21 Moorer shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Stribling. 2:3
01:34 Stribling fires and misses. 2:3
01:41 Moorer lands a devastating cross! 2:7
01:41 Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:7
01:57 Moorer cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 2:10
02:11 Stribling has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Moorer. 2:10
02:15 Referee Cortez separates the two... 2:10
02:20 Moorer bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:12
02:33 Moorer lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Stribling's ribs. 2:15
02:42 Stribling throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Moorer's jaw. 4:15
02:51 Stribling said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:15
03:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Michael Moorer! He snapped Stribling's head straight back with that punch! 4:19
03:00 Moorer just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:19
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:20

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Stribling received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Moorer fires and misses. 0:0
0:22 Stribling takes a hard combination from Moorer 0:4
0:22 That's the shot Moorer hoped to land! Stribling looks bad after that series of blows. 0:4
0:32 Stribling lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Moorer from the outside. 3:4
0:42 A nice combination to the body by Stribling. 6:4
0:58 Michael Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
01:11 Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Young Stribling's shoulder. 6:4
01:23 Moorer tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:4
01:30 Stribling drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:4
01:30 Moorer in on unsteady legs after those punches. 10:4
01:46 Moorer forces his way inside. 10:4
01:51 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:4
02:08 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 10:4
02:10 Stribling doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 13:4
02:27 Young Stribling wraps up Moorer... Neither fighter will break... 13:4
02:31 Stribling uses his shoulder to force Michael Moorer out of the clinch. 13:4
02:36 A lead left scores big for Moorer. He stunned Stribling with that one. 13:7
02:45 Stribling doesn't have to look for Moorer this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:7
02:52 Stribling lands a big hook to the jaw of Michael Moorer. Moorer was stopped cold by that shot. 16:7
02:56 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Moorer. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 16:7
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:9

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
0:08 Moorer's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Moorer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:16 Stribling fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:28 Stribling lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:0
0:33 Look for Stribling to start to target Moorer's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:0
0:48 Moorer wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Stribling's defense. 4:0
01:03 Stribling holds his arms up in disgust as Moorer holds him around his waist. 4:0
01:15 Cortez pries them apart. 4:0
01:27 Moorer lands a crushing cross! 4:4
01:27 Stribling looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:4
01:43 Moorer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
01:50 He throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:6
02:07 Stribling misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:6
02:09 Moorer ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:8
02:25 Young Stribling throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Michael Moorer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:8
02:37 Moorer pins Young Stribling's arms. Now they move apart. 4:8
02:42 Moorer pushes Stribling away. 4:8
02:57 * A combination to the jaw has Moorer hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:8
02:59 The count starts... 10:8
02:59 1... 10:8
03:00 * Michael Moorer gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 10:8
03:00 Cortez waves the two fighters together. 10:8
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. 10:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Moorer'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 Stribling connects with a violent hook! 5:0
0:13 That was a beautiful shot, Moorer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:0
0:23 Moorer has Stribling pinned! 5:0
0:23 Michael Moorer scores with a quick one-two to Stribling's midsection 5:2
0:39 Stribling lands a hard uppercut! 10:2
0:39 Moorer suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:2
0:43 That swelling under the right eye of Moorer is definitely getting worse. 10:2
0:48 Moorer moves into the near right corner. 10:2
0:52 Stribling looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 10:2
0:59 Michael Moorer slides into the corner... 10:2
0:59 Stribling finds a home for his jab, keeping Moorer at bay. 12:2
0:59 Stribling has got Moorer on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 5th. 12:2
01:12 Stribling just misses with a huge shot as Moorer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:2
01:20 Stribling lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 14:2
01:39 Stribling's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:2
01:54 Stribling throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 14:2
01:56 Moorer appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 14:2
02:01 Stribling scores with a big right hand. That shot got Moorer's attention. 17:2
02:05 The swelling around Moorer's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 17:2
02:14 Moorer snakes the jab through Stribling's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 17:4
02:29 Stribling tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 17:4
02:42 Stribling is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 17:4
02:54 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 17:4
03:00 Stribling ties up Moorer. 17:4
03:00 Referee Cortez steps in to break it up. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 18:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Moorer is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Stribling has Moorer trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at close quarters now as Stribling lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:14 Moorer was hearing it from Al Certo between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:15 Stribling has Moorer blocked in! 2:0
0:19 Stribling scores with a winging right! Moorer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 6:0
0:19 Moorer was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:0
0:28 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 6:0
0:28 Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Stribling. 8:0
0:33 The increased swelling around the right eye of Moorer is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:0
0:37 Moorer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
0:44 Stribling feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 8:0
0:44 Stribling moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:0
0:58 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:03 Young Stribling is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moorer at long range. 10:0
01:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:0
01:17 Stribling whiffs with the combination. 10:0
01:19 Moorer connects with an uppercut to the head of Stribling. 10:2
01:35 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:42 Stribling just comes up short with the hook. 10:2
01:49 Moorer lands a vicious uppercut! 10:6
01:49 Young Stribling is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:6
01:58 Stribling throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 12:6
02:03 Moorer is running out of gas... 12:6
02:14 Stribling's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:6
02:24 Moorer is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Stribling. 12:6
02:33 Moorer and Stribling each take a step back. 12:6
02:45 Stribling throws a flurry of punches but Moorer either blocks or slips them. 12:6
02:59 Stribling misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:6
03:00 Moorer shows Stribling his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 14:5
03:00 * It's debatable if Stribling could have held back the punch he threw when the bell sounded but, in any case, he received a caution from the referee. 14:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Moorer's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moorer's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Michael Moorer tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:18 Michael Moorer goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 0:3
0:27 Al Certo was really animated in Moorer's corner and Moorer was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:32 Moorer lands a devastating cross! 0:7
0:32 Stribling is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:7
0:44 Stribling lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Moorer. 3:7
0:53 Moorer traps Stribling in the corner! 3:7
0:57 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Stribling back on his heels! 3:11
0:57 Stribling is staggered... 3:11
01:10 Stribling traps Moorer in the corner! 3:11
01:15 Young Stribling tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Moorer. 3:11
01:30 Moorer leaves the jab just short. 3:11
01:37 Stribling just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moorer with a sharp combination! 7:11
01:37 Michael Moorer is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 7:11
01:41 Moorer's tank is just about on empty. 7:11
01:46 Moorer fires a punch over the jab of Young Stribling and gets it in for points. 7:13
01:55 Young Stribling is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:13
02:03 Young Stribling has Moorer trapped! 7:13
02:07 Stribling slips out of a corner, as Moorer attempts to trap him. 7:13
02:14 Both men look to measure one another. 7:13
02:22 Moorer grabs Stribling again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:13
02:27 Cortez moves them apart. 7:13
02:38 Moorer landed a sharp combination that rocked Stribling back on his heels! 7:17
02:38 Stribling is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:17
02:50 Moorer has Stribling cornered! 7:17
02:55 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Stribling ducks under it easily. 7:17
03:00 Stribling lands a strong cross! 11:17
03:00 Moorer is reeling.. 11:17
03:00 It seems every shot Moorer takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 11:17
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Moorer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:13 Stribling is slowing up... 0:0
0:25 Stribling's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:37 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Moorer is down on his back! 0:0
0:39 Young Stribling is ushered to a neutral corner by Cortez and the count begins.. 9:0
0:39 1... 9:0
0:40 2... 9:0
0:41 3... 9:0
0:42 4... 9:0
0:43 5... 9:0
0:44 6... 9:0
0:45 7... 9:0
0:46 8... 9:0
0:46 * Michael Moorer has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 9:0
0:46 Cortez checks Moorer closely and will allow the fight to continue. 9:0
0:46 Stribling has Moorer is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:0
0:55 Moorer backs into the upper left corner. 9:0
01:00 Stribling doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Moorer's head? 13:0
01:00 Michael Moorer is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 13:0
01:04 Moorer is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:0
01:13 Stribling is moving around the ring nicely. 13:0
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 13:0
01:22 Watch Young Stribling move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Moorer off balance. 13:0
01:30 Stribling retreats into the right corner. 13:0
01:34 Moorer pins Stribling's arms! The fighters are tied up... 13:0
01:39 Cortez has to separate the two... 13:0
01:44 Moorer gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 13:2
01:58 He voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:2
02:13 Stribling comes in low. Moorer puts a headlock on him. Cortez knocks Moorer's arm off Stribling's head. 13:2
02:18 Cortez steps in and breaks it up. 13:2
02:30 Moorer knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:2
02:40 Moorer is clinching... Young Stribling is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moorer's arms... 13:2
02:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:2
02:54 Stribling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 13:2
03:00 Moorer looks for a breather; he grabs Stribling and holds on. Stribling pushes Moorer off and looks for an opening. 13:2
03:00 Cortez separates them. 13:2
03:00 Young Stribling appears to have this fight under control. 13:2
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 14:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:05 Al Certo knows Moorer lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Moorer'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 Young Stribling is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:10 Michael Moorer approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Stribling any room to breathe. 0:0
0:19 Stribling moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Moorer misses with that cross. 0:0
0:35 Moorer lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:35 Young Stribling was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:4
0:40 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:4
0:45 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:49 Moorer looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
01:04 Apparently Moorer feels it's a good strategy to hug Stribling and force Cortez to come separate them. 0:4
01:16 Stribling tries to get free... Here comes Cortez to break them up... 0:4
01:25 Moorer's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 0:4
01:36 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Stribling. 0:4
01:43 Moorer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
01:43 Those punches hurt Stribling and he looks to hang on. 0:8
01:57 Moorer misses wildly with the hook. 0:8
02:00 Michael Moorer is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:8
02:15 Stribling lands a stinging jab. 2:8
02:31 Moorer just landed a three punch combo! 2:12
02:31 Stribling is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 2:12
02:51 Stribling lands a strong hook! 6:12
02:51 Moorer appears to be stunned! 6:12
02:56 Moorer's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:12
03:00 Stribling seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:12
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 6:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 George Francis not only gave Stribling encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Stribling to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Moorer'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 Moorer pins Stribling in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Moorer swings...and misses. 0:0
0:20 Stribling backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Stribling is protecting the body nicely as Moorer fails to score inside. 0:0
0:27 Stribling lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:37 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:0
0:41 Moorer just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
0:43 Stribling gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
01:01 Michael Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:01 Stribling gets in a hook to the body of Moorer. 6:0
01:23 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:0
01:32 Moorer pushes Stribling away. 6:0
01:44 Moorer misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
01:47 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:0
01:51 Moorer's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:0
02:01 Moorer just can't find the range with that uppercut. 8:0
02:18 Cortez tries to separate the boxers but Stribling has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 8:0
02:23 Referee Cortez has to separate the two... 8:0
02:35 Moorer is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Young Stribling can't throw punches, I guess. 8:0
02:40 Cortez is shouting at Moorer to break! 8:0
02:47 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
02:47 Moorer tastes Stribling's jab 10:0
03:00 Stribling ties up Moorer. Why would he want to clinch now? 10:0
03:00 Cortez separates the two... 10:0
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 9:1

Fight Result

Jeff Connor has the call...

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

Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 96 to 92

Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 92

Remigio Ruggeri, Italy scores the bout 98 to 91

The winner by unanimous decision is Young Stribling!


Score Cards

Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Michael Moorer 10 10 9 8 9 9 10 8 10 9 92

Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 96
Michael Moorer 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 8 10 9 92

Remigio Ruggeri Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Michael Moorer 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 29 27 29 30 30 29 28 30 28 30 290
Michael Moorer 28 30 28 25 27 28 29 24 29 27 275


Statistics
Categories Young Stribling Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 4.60 3.60
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.90
Crosses / Round 4.30 4.10
Combinations / Round 3.30 3.10
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.50


Punches Landed / Round 20.80 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 49.70 57.60


Punching Accuracy 29.5% 23.0%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting after the Bell 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 1
Joe Choynski vs Matthew Saad Muhammad

Fight info: Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Mark Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Freddy Ledesma (United States), Bobby Wells (United States) and Shafeeq Rashada (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Choynski - Record: 19-9-2 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 14-9-7 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Al Gavin

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:22 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:30 Choynski is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:40 Choynski takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:5
0:40 Choynski was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:58 * Muhammad lands a tremendous hook to the liver and Choynski drops to his knees gasping for air. 0:5
01:00 The count starts... 0:12
01:00 1... 0:12
01:01 2... 0:12
01:02 3... 0:12
01:03 4... 0:12
01:04 5... 0:12
01:05 6... 0:12
01:05 * Choynski lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 0:12
01:05 Choynski raises his guard as Nelson asks him if he wants to continue. Choynski wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 0:12
01:05 Choynski is definitely in trouble. Muhammad needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:12
01:18 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Choynski back on his heels! 0:16
01:18 Choynski took far too many hard shots from Muhammad in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:16
01:27 Matthew Saad Muhammad catches Choynski with a short, powerful hook to the head as Choynski tried to move inside. That punch stopped Choynski in his tracks! 0:19
01:27 Muhammad wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:19
01:40 Choynski picks off the jab thrown by Muhammad. 0:19
01:52 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Choynski's defense. 0:19
01:58 Muhammad has Choynski pinned! 0:19
02:03 Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Choynski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:19
02:09 Choynski slides into a neutral corner... 0:19
02:14 Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:19
02:25 Matthew Saad Muhammad fires and misses. 0:19
02:31 Muhammad's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:21
02:31 Muhammad probably can't finish Joe Choynski this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 0:21
02:45 Muhammad lands a strong hook! 0:25
02:45 Choynski is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:25
02:54 Choynski doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:25
03:00 Muhammad holds his arms up in disgust as Choynski holds him around his waist. 0:25
03:00 Nelson separates the two fighters. 0:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:25

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:08 Choynski bangs home a hard cross. 3:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Muhammad's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Choynski. 3:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
0:40 Muhammad pins Choynski's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:45 Nelson has to break the clinch. 3:0
01:05 Choynski landed a sharp combination that rocked Muhammad back on his heels! 7:0
01:05 Those shots all landed square and Muhammad felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 7:0
01:17 Muhammad is motioning with his gloves for Choynski to bring it on, but Muhammad is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:0
01:25 Choynski jolts Muhammad with a hard jab. 10:0
01:46 Joe Choynski fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:0
01:49 Muhammad forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Choynski's head. 10:3
01:53 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Choynski change his style. 10:3
01:58 Choynski has Muhammad trapped! 10:3
01:58 Choynski lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Muhammad. 13:3
02:10 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 13:3
02:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 13:3
02:18 Watch Choynski move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Matthew Saad Muhammad off balance. 13:3
02:23 Choynski slides into the corner... 13:3
02:28 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Choynski ducks under it easily. 13:3
02:30 Choynski connects with an uppercut to the head of Muhammad. 15:3
02:34 It appears as if Muhammad has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:3
02:44 Choynski 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. 15:3
02:52 Matthew Saad Muhammad flicks a jab to Choynski's stomach 15:5
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Muhammad ducks into an uppercut from Joe Choynski. 2:0
0:32 Choynski whiffs with the cross. 2:0
0:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:0
01:06 Choynski ties up Muhammad. 2:0
01:11 Choynski uses his shoulder to force Muhammad out of the clinch. 2:0
01:16 Choynski goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 5:0
01:32 Choynski brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:0
01:32 Matthew Saad Muhammad eats a jab from Choynski 7:0
01:37 Muhammad's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 7:0
01:52 Choynski looks to work the body, but Muhammad covers up nicely. 7:0
02:08 Choynski has Muhammad blocked in! 7:0
02:13 Choynski really buried that punch into Muhammad's ribs. 11:0
02:13 Muhammad is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:0
02:37 Choynski looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 11:0
02:40 Muhammad's jab connects to Choynski's head 11:2
02:55 Muhammad is forced into his own corner... 11:2
03:00 Choynski fires a left hand that Muhammad takes high on the shoulder. 11:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 11:3

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
0:07 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Choynski has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:31 Muhammad tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:37 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:45 Muhammad's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:49 Choynski doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Muhammad. 3:2
0:53 The swelling is increasing around Muhammad's right. 3:2
01:04 Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 3:2
01:16 * Muhammad goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Choynski!! 3:2
01:19 Nelson picks up the count.. 9:2
01:19 1... 9:2
01:20 2... 9:2
01:20 * Muhammad's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 9:2
01:20 Nelson is allowing the fight to continue. Muhammad looks real shaken to us, however. 9:2
01:20 Muhammad has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Choynski needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 9:2
01:33 Oh!!! Choynski unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:2
01:33 Muhammad looks shaken! 14:2
01:42 Muhammad takes a hard jab to the face from Choynski 17:2
01:42 Choynski has Muhammad reeling. Choynski can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:2
01:46 The swelling under Muhammad's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 17:2
02:04 Choynski lands a hard cross! 21:2
02:04 Muhammad is staggered... 21:2
02:21 Choynski has Muhammad cornered! 21:2
02:26 Choynski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 21:2
02:32 Choynski splits Matthew Saad Muhammad's gloves with an uppercut. 23:2
02:40 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:2
02:48 Muhammad traps Choynski's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 23:2
02:52 Nelson separates them. 23:2
03:00 Choynski tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 23:2
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 23:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Choynski and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Muhammad's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Muhammad's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Muhammad misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:15 Choynski scores with the jab. 2:0
0:23 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Choynski's corner and Choynski was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:29 Muhammad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:5
0:29 Choynski looks shaken! 2:5
0:38 A hard combination lands for Muhammad. 2:8
0:38 There's time for Muhammad to finish Choynski if he can do it. 2:8
0:46 Choynski is pinned in his own corner... 2:8
0:51 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Choynski. 2:8
0:58 Choynski retreats into the left corner. 2:8
01:02 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:8
01:09 Muhammad misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:10
01:09 Muhammad senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 2:10
01:22 Muhammad misses with that combination. 2:10
01:33 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:10
01:35 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 2:10
01:39 Choynski moves into the upper left corner. 2:10
01:44 Muhammad bores in determined to maul Choynski 2:10
01:53 Muhammad throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Choynski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:10
02:00 Not much steam behind Muhammad's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:12
02:10 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:12
02:15 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:12
02:19 Choynski usues his legs to avoid Muhammad's punches. 2:12
02:26 Choynski lands a solid hook! 7:12
02:26 Muhammad is clutching his side! 7:12
02:31 The swelling around Muhammad's right eye is worsening. 7:12
02:35 Choynski has Muhammad trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:12
02:39 Choynski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:12
02:39 Muhammad was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:12
02:44 The swelling under Muhammad's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:12
02:48 A sizzling cross from Choynski finds it's mark. 14:12
02:48 Choynski has Muhammad on the run. Maybe he can finish Muhammad off before the clock ends this round. 14:12
02:57 Choynski feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 17:12
02:57 Choynski is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Muhammad's condition and end the fight! 17:12
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 18:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski 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
0:07 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Muhammad still has distension. 0:0
0:15 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Choynski blocks it. 0:0
0:21 Choynski got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Choynski is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:27 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Choynski either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:29 Choynski lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:0
0:39 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 3:2
0:53 Choynski backs into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:57 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Choynski. 3:2
0:59 Choynski lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 5:2
01:12 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:2
01:16 Muhammad fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:4
01:31 Choynski is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:4
01:33 Muhammad is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Choynski with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:7
01:53 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:7
01:55 Choynski scores with a glancing cross. 7:7
02:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Matthew Saad Muhammad is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:7
02:09 Muhammad just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:12
02:09 That series of punches rocked Joe Choynski and he looks to be in trouble. 7:12
02:18 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 9:14
02:31 The fighters are at ring center... 9:14
02:35 Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:14
02:42 Choynski lands a wicked uppercut! 13:14
02:42 Muhammad is badly hurt! 13:14
02:52 * Matthew Saad Muhammad's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Nelson to keep 'em up. 13:16
03:00 A small mouse has formed under Choynski's right eye. 13:16
03:00 Choynski appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:16
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:17

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad'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 Choynski is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:23 Muhammad retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:27 Choynski is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Muhammad attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:37 Choynski is giving Matthew Saad Muhammad a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:46 Choynski's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
0:51 Choynski pins Muhammad in the corner! 0:0
0:56 Joe Choynski swings...and misses. 0:0
01:04 Choynski connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
01:21 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
01:30 Muhammad tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 2:0
01:40 Choynski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
01:40 Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
01:49 Muhammad walks in to a glancing hook from Choynski. 8:0
01:53 Muhammad seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:0
01:58 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
02:05 Nelson tries to separate the boxers but Choynski has a vice-like grip on Muhammad. 8:0
02:10 Nelson is shouting at Choynski to break! 8:0
02:19 Choynski misses with that punch. 8:0
02:26 Choynski hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Muhammad. 10:0
02:40 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 10:0
02:45 Choynski has his arms wrapped around Muhammad... Now they separate. 10:0
02:49 Choynski and Muhammad each take a step back. 10:0
03:00 Choynski connects with a violent hook! 14:0
03:00 That shot buckled Muhammad's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 14:0
03:00 Muhammad is breathing heavily... 14:0
03:00 The swelling under Muhammad'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. 14:0
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 15:0

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon was extremely upbeat during the break with Muhammad providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Muhammad'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 Choynski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:27 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Choynski flush! 0:4
0:27 Choynski's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:4
0:49 Choynski leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:59 Choynski backs into the upper left corner. 0:4
01:13 Muhammad shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Choynski. 0:4
01:18 Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
01:22 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Choynski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
01:30 Both men go at it at ring center, with Muhammad having the upper hand. 2:7
01:43 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:50 Choynski gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:7
01:54 Muhammad's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:7
02:10 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Joe Choynski protects his body well. 4:7
02:12 Choynski pushes Muhammad away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 7:7
02:32 Muhammad takes a hard combination from Choynski 11:7
02:32 Muhammad was staggered by those punches! 11:7
02:37 It doesn't look like Muhammad has much left at all. 11:7
02:44 Joe Choynski traps Muhammad in the corner! 11:7
02:49 That was a violent straight right by Choynski! 15:7
02:49 Muhammad is gasping for air!! 15:7
02:53 Muhammad is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:7
03:00 Muhammad is protecting the body nicely as Choynski fails to score inside. 15:7
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 15:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Muhammad is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad's cutman does a nice job on "Miracle Matthew" Muhammad's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:13 Choynski is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:17 Choynski is slowing up... 0:4
0:37 Matthew Saad Muhammad cranks up the hook and connects to Choynski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:8
0:37 Choynski is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:8
0:42 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Joe Choynski. 0:8
0:51 Choynski picks off the hook by Matthew Saad Muhammad. 0:8
0:53 Choynski gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Muhammad with an uppercut. 2:8
0:57 There has to be something done about the swelling around Muhammad's right eye as it continues to worsen. 2:8
01:02 Choynski backs into his own corner... 2:8
01:07 Muhammad goes straight at Choynski, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:8
01:16 Joe Choynski does a great job of moving as Muhammad tries to work inside. 2:8
01:18 Choynski drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 5:8
01:28 Muhammad pins Joe Choynski in the corner! 5:8
01:32 Matthew Saad Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:8
01:34 Upstairs and downstairs! Choynski lands two quick blows and then moves away from Muhammad's counters. 7:8
01:43 Choynski is trapped in his own corner... 7:8
01:48 Matthew Saad Muhammad is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:8
01:56 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:8
02:00 Muhammad misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:8
02:11 Muhammad fires a jab to the body 7:10
02:23 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:10
02:31 Choynski wraps up Muhammad... Neither fighter will break... 7:10
02:36 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 7:10
02:36 Muhammad's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:10
02:42 Choynski moves into the left corner. 7:10
02:47 Muhammad can't score with short uppercut inside. Choynski got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:10
02:49 Choynski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:10
02:58 Choynski retreats into a neutral corner. 9:10
02:58 A cross lands for Matthew Saad Muhammad. Choynski didn't see that one coming. 9:12
03:00 Choynski appears to have this fight under control. 9:12
03:00 There's the bell. Choynski wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 8:14

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Choynski between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Choynski is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Muhammad looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad has Choynski blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Muhammad just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:15 Joe Choynski misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:28 Muhammad lands a crushing cross! 2:4
0:28 How is Choynski standing after that? 2:4
0:42 There's a straight right by Muhammad! 2:8
0:42 Joe Choynski is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:8
0:47 Both fighters look fatigued... 2:8
0:47 Choynski seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:8
01:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad is clinching... 2:8
01:04 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 2:8
01:16 Muhammad lands a smashing cross! 2:13
01:16 Choynski is reeling.. 2:13
01:33 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Choynski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:13
01:40 The action slows for the moment. 2:13
01:48 Muhammad is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:13
02:00 Muhammad works his way in and leans on Choynski... 2:13
02:04 Nelson has to break them apart. 2:13
02:09 Muhammad is keeping away from the ropes. 2:13
02:13 Muhammad's misses as Choynski backpedals away. 2:13
02:21 Choynski's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:13
02:24 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:13
02:35 Muhammad has Choynski pinned! 2:13
02:35 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 2:15
02:49 That hook by Muhammad jarred Choynski! 2:19
02:49 That absolutely rocked Choynski, he is on queer street right now!! 2:19
03:00 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:19
03:00 Joe Choynski seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:19
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 10, the final round of the fight. 2:19

Fight Result

Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Freddy Ledesma, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even

Bobby Wells, United States scores the bout 95 to 93 for Matthew Saad Muhammad

Shafeeq Rashada, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for Joe Choynski

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!


Score Cards

Freddy Ledesma Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 8 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 10 10 94

Bobby Wells Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 93
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 95

Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 24 30 29 30 28 28 30 29 28 27 283
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 27 28 24 29 30 27 28 29 30 282


Statistics
Categories Joe Choynski Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 6.10 3.10
Hooks / Round 3.50 3.70
Crosses / Round 4.40 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.80 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.40 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 24.20 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 41.50 86.30


Punching Accuracy 36.8% 17.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


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


No cuts occured


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


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Preliminary 2
Roy Jones Jr vs Stanley Ketchel

Fight info: ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, VA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Streisand (United States), Burt Clements (United States) and Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 18-15-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 16-11-3 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Al Gavin

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:15 Jones Jr gets in a hook to the body of Ketchel. 2:0
0:32 Jones Jr is off target with that jab. 2:0
0:34 Ketchel scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:2
0:47 Jones Jr unleashes a flurry and Ketchel fires back, a close exchange with Roy Jones Jr coming out on top. 5:4
01:04 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 5:4
01:12 Ketchel slips in a jab to the body 5:6
01:21 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:6
01:28 Ketchel fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 5:6
01:35 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Ketchel back on his heels! 9:6
01:35 Ketchel seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:6
01:47 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 9:6
01:54 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:6
02:02 Jones Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ketchel with his hands by his sides. 9:6
02:14 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 9:6
02:23 Referee Garry separates the two... 9:6
02:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:6
02:34 Jones Jr backs away and hitches up his trunks. 9:6
02:43 Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:6
02:55 Roy Jones Jr pins Ketchel's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:6
03:00 Ketchel pushes Roy Jones Jr away. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 9:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:21 Alton Merkerson was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ketchel's jaw. 2:0
0:32 Ketchel has Jones Jr trapped! 2:0
0:36 Stanley Ketchel is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jones Jr a decent target to shoot for. 2:0
0:40 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:47 Ketchel has Jones Jr blocked in! 2:0
0:47 Ketchel blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 2:3
01:04 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Roy Jones Jr. 2:3
01:16 Jones Jr clamps Ketchel's arms to his side and holds on until Garry breaks the hold. 2:3
01:20 * The referee is cautioning Jones Jr about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Garry isn't going to let it happen. 2:3
01:45 Jones Jr pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:3
01:57 Jones Jr lands the lead cross. 6:3
02:06 Jones Jr goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:3
02:21 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:3
02:23 Jones Jr scores with an excellent cross. 11:3
02:35 Stanley Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 11:3
02:40 Jones Jr grabs Ketchel's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garry has to force Jones Jr to let go. 11:3
02:49 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 11:3
02:56 Both fighters take a half-step back. 11:3
03:00 Ketchel is trapped in the corner... 11:3
03:00 Ketchel shows Jones Jr his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 11:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Roy Jones Jr lands a solid combination to the head of Ketchel. 3:0
0:22 Ketchel has Jones Jr cornered! 3:0
0:26 Ketchel misses with that punch. 3:0
0:33 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
0:49 Jones Jr has Ketchel trapped in the near right neutral corner... 3:0
0:49 Jones Jr fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:0
01:07 Jones Jr ends up behind Ketchel as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:0
01:16 Ketchel is trying to free his gloves from under Jones Jr's gloves. 5:0
01:25 Garry separates them. 5:0
01:31 Ketchel is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:0
01:44 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Roy Jones Jr back on his heels! 5:4
01:44 Jones Jr's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 5:4
01:57 * Jones Jr lands a shot right around the belt. Garry has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Jones Jr for a low blow that never happened. 7:4
01:57 Jones Jr scores with a glancing cross. 7:4
02:09 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
02:19 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 7:4
02:21 Roy Jones Jr scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ketchel's jaw. 9:4
02:30 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 9:4
02:30 Jones Jr pumps a solid jab into the face of Ketchel; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 12:4
02:39 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:47 Ketchel 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. 12:4
02:50 Jones Jr stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 14:4
03:00 Jones Jr spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 15:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr lands a wicked jab! 5:0
0:18 And Ketchel's in big trouble now! 5:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:46 Jones Jr lands a crushing cross! 9:0
0:46 Stanley Ketchel is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:0
01:17 Jones Jr picks off the hook by Ketchel. 9:0
01:23 Jones Jr throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Ketchel. 12:0
01:43 Ketchel misses wildly with the hook. 12:0
01:45 * Roy Jones Jr is being warned for a low blow. Garry is letting the judges know. 14:0
02:08 Stanley Ketchel looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 14:0
02:10 Jones Jr likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ketchel's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 16:0
02:20 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 16:0
02:25 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 16:0
02:32 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 20:0
02:32 Ketchel in on unsteady legs after those punches. 20:0
02:55 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 20:0
03:00 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 20:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 21:0

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Ketchel is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:20 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:35 Jones Jr and Ketchel are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:40 Garry pries them apart. 0:0
0:44 Ketchel backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:49 Jones Jr is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ketchel. 0:0
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:59 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
01:04 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Jones Jr holds him around his waist. 0:0
01:13 Stanley Ketchel tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 0:0
01:21 Jones Jr pushes Ketchel away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
01:32 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. 0:0
01:40 Jones Jr is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ketchel to chase him. 0:0
01:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:52 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
02:04 Jones Jr voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
02:14 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Ketchel fails to score inside. 0:0
02:34 Jones Jr is holding... 0:0
02:38 Jones Jr and Ketchel each take a step back. 0:0
02:43 Garry is talking to Ketchel and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:0
02:56 Stanley Ketchel is getting frustrated as Jones Jr continues to hold on to him. Stanley Ketchel is punching Jones Jr's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Garry pushes the fighters apart. 0:0
03:00 Garry separates the two fighters. 0:0
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 1:0

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr 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
0:11 Jones Jr ducks into an uppercut from Ketchel. 0:2
0:16 Ketchel is losing his legs... 0:2
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:32 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:34 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:57 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:09 Jones Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
01:15 Ketchel scores with a tremendous left! 2:6
01:15 Jones Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:6
01:24 Jones Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 4:6
01:29 Ketchel is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:6
01:41 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 4:6
01:47 Ketchel lands a strong jab! 4:10
01:47 Jones Jr appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:10
02:00 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:10
02:08 Ketchel is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jones Jr. 4:10
02:13 Garry has to break them apart. 4:10
02:18 Roy Jones Jr pins Ketchel in the corner! 4:10
02:22 Jones Jr is moving around the ring nicely. 4:10
02:27 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:10
02:36 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Jones Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:10
02:51 Jones Jr has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ketchel. 4:10
03:00 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 4:10
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garry jumps between them. 5:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:10 Ketchel pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Ketchel just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:21 Jones Jr connects with a violent combination! 5:0
0:21 Ketchel is dazed after that three punch salvo from Roy Jones Jr. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 5:0
0:47 The action is at ring center. 5:0
0:52 That punch actually went behind Jones Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 5:0
01:04 Jones Jr misses with that hook. 5:0
01:18 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:0
01:25 Ketchel feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jones Jr's chin. 5:2
01:34 Jones Jr has Ketchel pinned! 5:2
01:39 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 5:2
01:48 Ketchel is keeping away from the ropes. 5:2
01:52 Ketchel is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Jones Jr. 5:2
01:57 Ketchel takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:2
02:05 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:19 Ketchel goes straight at Jones Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 5:2
02:28 Garry has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Jones Jr's arms. 5:2
02:33 * Garry is all over Jones Jr for leaning on the opponent's neck and he better clean up his act immediately. 5:2
02:46 * Garry steps in and admonishes Jones Jr for rabbit punching. 8:2
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 10:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:31 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:35 Ketchel shoves Jones Jr away. 0:0
0:41 Jones Jr lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ketchel's defense. 3:0
0:50 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
01:02 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Jones Jr rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 3:0
01:06 The action slows for the moment. 3:0
01:20 Ketchel bores in determined to maul Jones Jr 3:0
01:24 Ketchel quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:0
01:27 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 3:0
01:31 Roy Jones Jr moves into the left corner. 3:0
01:36 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:0
01:43 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 3:0
01:47 Ketchel grabs Jones Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:0
01:52 Garry separates the two... 3:0
02:00 Jones Jr scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 5:0
02:16 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Roy Jones Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
02:23 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
02:27 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Roy Jones Jr and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 5:0
02:36 Garry separates the two... 5:0
02:46 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 5:0
02:46 Jones Jr takes a hard cross to the chin from Ketchel. 5:3
02:58 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:3
03:00 Ketchel fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 5:3
03:00 There's another round in the books. 6:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Ketchel is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Jones Jr can land a solid one. 2:0
0:28 Ketchel grabs Jones Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
0:33 * Garry cautions Roy Jones Jr for striking with his his shoulder. 2:0
0:33 * Garry is disqualifying Jones Jr for a blatant foul! Ketchel is going to get the win via DQ!! 2:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! Roy Jones Jr has been disqualified!

The winner is...Stanley Ketchel!


Score Cards

Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 78
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 74

Burt Clements Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 79
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 73

Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 78
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 74

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 29 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 235
Stanley Ketchel 28 28 27 27 27 30 27 27 221


Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 3.22 0.89
Hooks / Round 5.78 1.44
Crosses / Round 3.67 2.56
Combinations / Round 2.33 1.11
Uppercuts / Round 3.89 1.11


Punches Landed / Round 18.89 7.11
Punches Missed / Round 35.33 66.56


Punching Accuracy 34.8% 9.7%


Total Number of Fouls 5 0
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2


Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Official Warning 3
Caution 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Support Bout
Gene Tunney vs Billy Conn

Fight info: Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marshall Walker (United States), Jerry Jakubco (United States) and Valerie Dorsett (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 25-8-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 10-10-8 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 2:2
0:30 Conn's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Tunney. 5:2
0:51 Tunney catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:2
0:51 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 9:2
01:11 Conn wraps his arms around Tunney. 9:2
01:15 * Referee O'Brien taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Tunney. 9:2
01:33 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:2
01:33 Conn was shaken by those blows! 13:2
01:49 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:2
02:02 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Conn fails to score inside. 13:2
02:13 Conn gets in a short cross to the body. 13:4
02:26 Tunney moves to the center of the Ring taunting Billy Conn with his hands by his sides. 13:4
02:31 Tunney is blocked in his own corner... 13:4
02:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Tunney's head! 13:8
02:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Tunney is trying to hang on... 13:8
02:45 Tunney has Conn trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:8
02:45 Tunney and Conn swap blows with neither taking a step back. 15:10
03:00 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing O'Brien to step in and break it up. 17:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:17 Conn shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:34 Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:53 Tunney traps Billy Conn's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 0:2
0:58 Now they break clean. 0:2
01:10 Tunney is holding... 0:2
01:14 O'Brien pries them apart. 0:2
01:20 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
01:24 Tunney tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Billy Conn blocks it. 0:2
01:36 Conn comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. O'Brien knocks Tunney's arm off Conn's head. 0:2
01:41 Tunney pushes Conn away. 0:2
01:46 Tunney slips in a jab to the body 2:2
01:55 Tunney slides into the corner... 2:2
02:00 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 2:2
02:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Tunney who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:2
02:30 Conn is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
02:43 Tunney looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 4:2
02:50 Conn backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:2
02:58 Conn usues his legs to avoid Tunney's punches. 4:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 3:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tunney and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:15 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Conn. It came out of nowhere and Conn drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Conn looks hurt. 0:0
0:18 O'Brien begins the count over Billy Conn as Tunney moves to a neutral corner.. 9:0
0:18 1... 9:0
0:19 2... 9:0
0:20 3... 9:0
0:21 4... 9:0
0:22 5... 9:0
0:23 6... 9:0
0:24 7... 9:0
0:25 8... 9:0
0:25 * Conn is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to O'Brien. 9:0
0:25 O'Brien is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 9:0
0:25 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Tunney can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:0
0:39 Tunney whiffs with the uppercut. 9:0
0:45 Gene Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:0
0:45 Conn has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Tunney needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:0
01:07 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 15:0
01:07 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Conn is just trying to hang on! 15:0
01:16 Conn tries a hook but Tunney blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 17:0
01:16 Tunney has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 17:0
01:30 Tunney circles around the ring. 17:0
01:34 He drives the hook home. 20:0
01:56 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Conn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 20:0
02:12 Hard to choose in that exchange as Conn and Tunney go blow for blow. 22:2
02:26 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 22:2
02:38 Considering the clinch Conn has on Tunney it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Tunney pushes him away. 22:2
02:47 O'Brien has to break them apart. 22:2
02:56 Tunney looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 22:2
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Some good body work by Conn but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:34 As high as Tunney is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Conn takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:37 Conn retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:42 Tunney lands a smashing cross! 5:2
0:42 Conn is reeling.. 5:2
0:59 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Billy Conn's arms. 5:2
01:08 O'Brien breaks them up... 5:2
01:14 Tunney has Conn trapped! 5:2
01:14 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:2
01:23 Tunney has Conn pinned! 7:2
01:23 A cross lands for Tunney. Conn didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:36 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 11:4
01:53 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:4
01:53 Billy Conn eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 11:4
01:58 Conn traps Tunney in the corner! 11:4
02:03 Conn misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:4
02:20 Gene Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:4
02:32 Tunney has Conn blocked in! 13:4
02:32 Tunney splits Conn's gloves with an uppercut. 15:4
02:49 Tunney is clinching. O'Brien better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 15:4
02:53 Tunney uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 15:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tunney and Billy Conn as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Billy Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 * Billy Conn moves in close. O'Brien has stopped the action. He is reprimanding Conn for an intentional head butt, that no way looked like it was done on purpose. 0:2
0:22 Conn misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:38 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:40 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
01:02 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:4
01:15 Conn moves into the upper corner. 2:4
01:19 Tunney fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:22 Conn leans on Tunney and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:6
01:36 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
01:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:6
01:51 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tunney. 2:8
02:01 Conn scores with a nice right cross. 2:10
02:10 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:10
02:15 Gene Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:10
02:23 Tunney slides into his own corner... 2:10
02:23 Conn lands a short hook to the body. 2:12
02:40 Tunney pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:12
02:52 Billy Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tunney to chase him. 2:12
02:56 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 2:14
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Conn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:19 Tunney lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Conn to take a half step backwards. 3:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:29 * Billy Conn lands a solid body shot. O'Brien steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Conn can't believe the call and neither can we. 3:2
0:29 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Tunney. 3:2
0:43 Gene Tunney lands a strong cross! 7:2
0:43 Conn suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:2
0:54 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:59 Tunney lands a devastating cross! 11:2
0:59 Billy Conn was shaken by that blow! 11:2
01:21 Tunney forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Conn. 13:2
01:34 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:2
01:39 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 13:2
01:51 Billy Conn shoves Tunney away. 13:2
02:06 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:2
02:11 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 13:2
02:15 Tunney fires and misses. 13:2
02:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:2
02:26 Conn gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 13:4
02:44 Conn fires and misses. 13:4
03:00 Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Conn got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Conn go back to their corners. 15:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:12 Conn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tunney attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Tunney pins Conn in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Tunney lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:25 Conn appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:35 Tunney fires a jab to the body 6:0
0:44 Conn has Tunney cornered! 6:0
0:49 Tunney picks off the jab by Conn. 6:0
0:57 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
01:06 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:17 The fighters are throwing punches now! Tunney is being much more effective in this exchange. 9:2
01:34 Tunney does a great job of moving as Billy Conn tries to work inside. 9:2
01:41 Tunney lands a hard cross! 13:2
01:41 Conn is clutching his side! 13:2
01:54 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 13:2
01:59 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 13:2
02:10 * Tunney is blatantly hitting Conn while they are locked up and O'Brien has stopped the action to scold him 16:2
02:23 Conn is running out of gas... 16:2
02:28 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Conn. 18:2
02:38 Conn takes a cross to the head from Gene Tunney. 20:2
02:52 Tunney ties up Conn. 20:2
03:00 O'Brien separates the two fighters. 20:2
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:25 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:27 Tunney lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Conn on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:32 Conn's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:0
0:48 Billy Conn connects with a violent combination! 2:4
0:48 Tunney was staggered by those punches... 2:4
01:05 Conn is giving Tunney a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:4
01:18 Conn just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:4
01:24 Tunney hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 2:4
01:27 Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:6
01:39 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:44 Billy Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
01:51 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:55 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:6
01:55 Upstairs and downstairs! Tunney lands two quick blows and then moves away from Conn's counters. 4:6
02:05 A straight cross from Tunney gets through Conn's guard. 6:6
02:26 Gene Tunney lands a strong cross! 10:6
02:26 Billy Conn is gasping for air!! 10:6
02:40 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Conn! Tunney flashes a quick smile at Conn as if to acknowledge the blow. 10:9
02:44 * O'Brien separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but O'Brien is obviously confused. 10:9
02:44 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Conn is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Tunney looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:14 Conn grabs Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Brien has to force Conn to let go. 0:0
0:19 O'Brien moves them apart. 0:0
0:31 Conn misses with that hook. 0:0
0:47 Conn usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tunney tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:49 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 0:2
01:11 * Tunney unleashes a two fisted barrage and Conn is driven backwards and he's knocked through the ropes!! Conn has been knocked completely out of the ring!! 0:2
01:14 O'Brien positions himself over Conn and starts the count.. 8:2
01:14 1... 8:2
01:15 2... 8:2
01:16 3... 8:2
01:17 The count reaches 4 as Conn is struggling to climb off of the deck. 8:2
01:18 5... 8:2
01:19 6... 8:2
01:20 7... 8:2
01:20 * Conn is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 8:2
01:20 O'Brien is looking at Conn closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 8:2
01:20 Tunney picks up the pace sensing he can get Conn out of there! 8:2
01:33 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
01:40 * Tunney is told to keep his punches up by O'Brien. 10:2
01:49 Gene Tunney is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Conn in trouble! 10:2
01:57 Conn is forced into his own corner... 10:2
02:02 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 10:2
02:08 Tunney glances a hook off Conn's side. 12:2
02:08 Tunney stunned Conn with that last shot and Tunney's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:2
02:22 Tunney wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:2
02:33 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Conn off balance. 12:2
02:41 Tunney's misses as Conn backpedals away. 12:2
02:48 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 12:2
02:56 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 12:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 13:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:15 Billy Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:17 Tunney lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:26 Tunney shoots the jab into the chest of Conn. 4:0
0:40 Conn lands a vicious uppercut! 4:4
0:40 Conn sent Gene Tunney reeling with that punch! 4:4
0:51 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:4
0:55 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
01:03 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:6
01:20 Conn has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:6
01:24 Conn snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:8
01:41 Tunney wraps up Conn. 4:8
01:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:8
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Conn should have made that last round Tunney's by a wide margin. 4:8
01:55 Billy Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:10
02:08 Tunney retreats into his own corner... 4:10
02:08 Conn ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:12
02:22 You would think Tunney had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Conn looked trying to score there! 4:12
02:24 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 6:12
02:44 Conn just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 6:16
02:44 Tunney is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:16
03:00 Tunney backs into the far corner. 6:16
03:00 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 6:16
03:00 Gene Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:16
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 6:16

Fight Result

Let's go to Damian Pinto for the call...

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

Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!


Score Cards

Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 291
Billy Conn 27 30 24 27 30 27 27 27 24 30 273


Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 6.10 3.60
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.20
Crosses / Round 6.10 4.30
Combinations / Round 4.40 2.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 3.70


Punches Landed / Round 24.70 16.90
Punches Missed / Round 48.10 57.60


Punching Accuracy 33.9% 22.7%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 3




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Gene Tunney vs Billy Conn

Fight info: Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marshall Walker (United States), Jerry Jakubco (United States) and Valerie Dorsett (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 25-8-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 10-10-8 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 2:2
0:30 Conn's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Tunney. 5:2
0:51 Tunney catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:2
0:51 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 9:2
01:11 Conn wraps his arms around Tunney. 9:2
01:15 * Referee O'Brien taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Tunney. 9:2
01:33 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:2
01:33 Conn was shaken by those blows! 13:2
01:49 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:2
02:02 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Conn fails to score inside. 13:2
02:13 Conn gets in a short cross to the body. 13:4
02:26 Tunney moves to the center of the Ring taunting Billy Conn with his hands by his sides. 13:4
02:31 Tunney is blocked in his own corner... 13:4
02:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Tunney's head! 13:8
02:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Tunney is trying to hang on... 13:8
02:45 Tunney has Conn trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:8
02:45 Tunney and Conn swap blows with neither taking a step back. 15:10
03:00 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing O'Brien to step in and break it up. 17:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:17 Conn shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:34 Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:53 Tunney traps Billy Conn's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 0:2
0:58 Now they break clean. 0:2
01:10 Tunney is holding... 0:2
01:14 O'Brien pries them apart. 0:2
01:20 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
01:24 Tunney tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Billy Conn blocks it. 0:2
01:36 Conn comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. O'Brien knocks Tunney's arm off Conn's head. 0:2
01:41 Tunney pushes Conn away. 0:2
01:46 Tunney slips in a jab to the body 2:2
01:55 Tunney slides into the corner... 2:2
02:00 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 2:2
02:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Tunney who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:2
02:30 Conn is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
02:43 Tunney looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 4:2
02:50 Conn backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:2
02:58 Conn usues his legs to avoid Tunney's punches. 4:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 3:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tunney and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:15 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Conn. It came out of nowhere and Conn drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Conn looks hurt. 0:0
0:18 O'Brien begins the count over Billy Conn as Tunney moves to a neutral corner.. 9:0
0:18 1... 9:0
0:19 2... 9:0
0:20 3... 9:0
0:21 4... 9:0
0:22 5... 9:0
0:23 6... 9:0
0:24 7... 9:0
0:25 8... 9:0
0:25 * Conn is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to O'Brien. 9:0
0:25 O'Brien is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 9:0
0:25 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Tunney can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:0
0:39 Tunney whiffs with the uppercut. 9:0
0:45 Gene Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:0
0:45 Conn has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Tunney needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:0
01:07 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 15:0
01:07 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Conn is just trying to hang on! 15:0
01:16 Conn tries a hook but Tunney blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 17:0
01:16 Tunney has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 17:0
01:30 Tunney circles around the ring. 17:0
01:34 He drives the hook home. 20:0
01:56 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Conn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 20:0
02:12 Hard to choose in that exchange as Conn and Tunney go blow for blow. 22:2
02:26 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 22:2
02:38 Considering the clinch Conn has on Tunney it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Tunney pushes him away. 22:2
02:47 O'Brien has to break them apart. 22:2
02:56 Tunney looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 22:2
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Some good body work by Conn but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:34 As high as Tunney is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Conn takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:37 Conn retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:42 Tunney lands a smashing cross! 5:2
0:42 Conn is reeling.. 5:2
0:59 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Billy Conn's arms. 5:2
01:08 O'Brien breaks them up... 5:2
01:14 Tunney has Conn trapped! 5:2
01:14 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:2
01:23 Tunney has Conn pinned! 7:2
01:23 A cross lands for Tunney. Conn didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:36 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 11:4
01:53 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:4
01:53 Billy Conn eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 11:4
01:58 Conn traps Tunney in the corner! 11:4
02:03 Conn misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:4
02:20 Gene Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:4
02:32 Tunney has Conn blocked in! 13:4
02:32 Tunney splits Conn's gloves with an uppercut. 15:4
02:49 Tunney is clinching. O'Brien better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 15:4
02:53 Tunney uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 15:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tunney and Billy Conn as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Billy Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 * Billy Conn moves in close. O'Brien has stopped the action. He is reprimanding Conn for an intentional head butt, that no way looked like it was done on purpose. 0:2
0:22 Conn misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:38 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:40 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
01:02 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:4
01:15 Conn moves into the upper corner. 2:4
01:19 Tunney fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:22 Conn leans on Tunney and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:6
01:36 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
01:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:6
01:51 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tunney. 2:8
02:01 Conn scores with a nice right cross. 2:10
02:10 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:10
02:15 Gene Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:10
02:23 Tunney slides into his own corner... 2:10
02:23 Conn lands a short hook to the body. 2:12
02:40 Tunney pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:12
02:52 Billy Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tunney to chase him. 2:12
02:56 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 2:14
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Conn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:19 Tunney lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Conn to take a half step backwards. 3:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:29 * Billy Conn lands a solid body shot. O'Brien steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Conn can't believe the call and neither can we. 3:2
0:29 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Tunney. 3:2
0:43 Gene Tunney lands a strong cross! 7:2
0:43 Conn suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:2
0:54 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:59 Tunney lands a devastating cross! 11:2
0:59 Billy Conn was shaken by that blow! 11:2
01:21 Tunney forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Conn. 13:2
01:34 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:2
01:39 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 13:2
01:51 Billy Conn shoves Tunney away. 13:2
02:06 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:2
02:11 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 13:2
02:15 Tunney fires and misses. 13:2
02:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:2
02:26 Conn gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 13:4
02:44 Conn fires and misses. 13:4
03:00 Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Conn got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Conn go back to their corners. 15:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:12 Conn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tunney attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Tunney pins Conn in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Tunney lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:25 Conn appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:35 Tunney fires a jab to the body 6:0
0:44 Conn has Tunney cornered! 6:0
0:49 Tunney picks off the jab by Conn. 6:0
0:57 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
01:06 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:17 The fighters are throwing punches now! Tunney is being much more effective in this exchange. 9:2
01:34 Tunney does a great job of moving as Billy Conn tries to work inside. 9:2
01:41 Tunney lands a hard cross! 13:2
01:41 Conn is clutching his side! 13:2
01:54 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 13:2
01:59 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 13:2
02:10 * Tunney is blatantly hitting Conn while they are locked up and O'Brien has stopped the action to scold him 16:2
02:23 Conn is running out of gas... 16:2
02:28 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Conn. 18:2
02:38 Conn takes a cross to the head from Gene Tunney. 20:2
02:52 Tunney ties up Conn. 20:2
03:00 O'Brien separates the two fighters. 20:2
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:25 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:27 Tunney lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Conn on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:32 Conn's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:0
0:48 Billy Conn connects with a violent combination! 2:4
0:48 Tunney was staggered by those punches... 2:4
01:05 Conn is giving Tunney a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:4
01:18 Conn just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:4
01:24 Tunney hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 2:4
01:27 Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:6
01:39 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:44 Billy Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
01:51 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:55 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:6
01:55 Upstairs and downstairs! Tunney lands two quick blows and then moves away from Conn's counters. 4:6
02:05 A straight cross from Tunney gets through Conn's guard. 6:6
02:26 Gene Tunney lands a strong cross! 10:6
02:26 Billy Conn is gasping for air!! 10:6
02:40 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Conn! Tunney flashes a quick smile at Conn as if to acknowledge the blow. 10:9
02:44 * O'Brien separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but O'Brien is obviously confused. 10:9
02:44 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Conn is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Tunney looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:14 Conn grabs Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Brien has to force Conn to let go. 0:0
0:19 O'Brien moves them apart. 0:0
0:31 Conn misses with that hook. 0:0
0:47 Conn usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tunney tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:49 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 0:2
01:11 * Tunney unleashes a two fisted barrage and Conn is driven backwards and he's knocked through the ropes!! Conn has been knocked completely out of the ring!! 0:2
01:14 O'Brien positions himself over Conn and starts the count.. 8:2
01:14 1... 8:2
01:15 2... 8:2
01:16 3... 8:2
01:17 The count reaches 4 as Conn is struggling to climb off of the deck. 8:2
01:18 5... 8:2
01:19 6... 8:2
01:20 7... 8:2
01:20 * Conn is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 8:2
01:20 O'Brien is looking at Conn closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 8:2
01:20 Tunney picks up the pace sensing he can get Conn out of there! 8:2
01:33 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
01:40 * Tunney is told to keep his punches up by O'Brien. 10:2
01:49 Gene Tunney is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Conn in trouble! 10:2
01:57 Conn is forced into his own corner... 10:2
02:02 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 10:2
02:08 Tunney glances a hook off Conn's side. 12:2
02:08 Tunney stunned Conn with that last shot and Tunney's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:2
02:22 Tunney wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:2
02:33 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Conn off balance. 12:2
02:41 Tunney's misses as Conn backpedals away. 12:2
02:48 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 12:2
02:56 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 12:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 13:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:15 Billy Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:17 Tunney lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:26 Tunney shoots the jab into the chest of Conn. 4:0
0:40 Conn lands a vicious uppercut! 4:4
0:40 Conn sent Gene Tunney reeling with that punch! 4:4
0:51 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:4
0:55 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
01:03 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:6
01:20 Conn has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:6
01:24 Conn snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:8
01:41 Tunney wraps up Conn. 4:8
01:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:8
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Conn should have made that last round Tunney's by a wide margin. 4:8
01:55 Billy Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:10
02:08 Tunney retreats into his own corner... 4:10
02:08 Conn ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:12
02:22 You would think Tunney had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Conn looked trying to score there! 4:12
02:24 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 6:12
02:44 Conn just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 6:16
02:44 Tunney is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:16
03:00 Tunney backs into the far corner. 6:16
03:00 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 6:16
03:00 Gene Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:16
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 6:16

Fight Result

Let's go to Damian Pinto for the call...

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

Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!


Score Cards

Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Billy Conn 9 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 291
Billy Conn 27 30 24 27 30 27 27 27 24 30 273


Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 6.10 3.60
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.20
Crosses / Round 6.10 4.30
Combinations / Round 4.40 2.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 3.70


Punches Landed / Round 24.70 16.90
Punches Missed / Round 48.10 57.60


Punching Accuracy 33.9% 22.7%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 3




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Co-Feature
George Foreman vs Earnie Shavers

Fight info: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tammye Jenkins (United States), John Parish Jr. (United States) and Roy Silbert (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 17-2-1 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Earnie Shavers - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Darkie Smith

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:24 Circling left, Foreman looks for an opening to fire a shot at Shavers. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:42 Shavers pins Foreman's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:47 Kelly has to separate the two... 0:0
0:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
01:03 Shavers dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Foreman back on his heels! 0:4
01:03 Foreman is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
01:17 Foreman catches Shavers coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
01:17 Shavers is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:4
01:34 Foreman doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
01:45 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
01:54 Foreman 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. 4:4
02:08 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:12 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
02:19 Shavers does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Foreman's punches in close. 4:4
02:26 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:4
02:34 Shavers clamps Foreman's arms to his side and holds on until Kelly breaks the hold. 4:4
02:43 Shavers finally lets go of Foreman. 4:4
02:48 Not much steam behind Foreman's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:4
03:00 Foreman shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Shavers. 6:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman not only gave Foreman encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Shavers. Now it's up to Foreman to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Foreman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:19 Shavers lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:19 Foreman looks shaken! 0:4
0:33 Earnie Shavers grabs Foreman. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:42 Kelly breaks them up... 0:4
0:57 Foreman misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:11 That was a violent straight right by Foreman! 5:4
01:11 Shavers appears shaken by those punches! 5:4
01:25 Foreman tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Shavers. 5:4
01:32 Foreman's jab is landing with some authority. 8:4
01:41 George Foreman lands a solid combination to the head of Earnie Shavers. 11:4
01:55 Foreman ties up Shavers... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 11:4
01:59 Kelly separates the two... 11:4
02:09 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 15:4
02:09 Shavers was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:4
02:23 There's a hard shot off the top of Shavers's head! 19:4
02:23 Shavers looks shaken! 19:4
02:32 Foreman stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 22:4
02:41 Foreman doesn't have to look for Shavers this round. He is right there in front of him. 22:4
02:49 Foreman lands a strong hook! 27:4
02:49 Shavers is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 27:4
02:58 Good close quarters action as Foreman buries an uppercut in Earnie Shavers's midsection. 30:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 30:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Foreman plods forward. 0:0
0:17 Shavers got some great advice from Richie Giachetti between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:23 George Foreman wraps up Shavers. 0:0
0:32 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:47 Foreman scores with an excellent cross. 3:0
0:56 As high as Shavers is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foreman takes advantage of it. 3:0
01:00 Shavers walks into a hard jab from Foreman 6:0
01:00 * And now Shavers is bleeding from that last punch! 8:0
01:00 The blood if flowing freely and it's evident that the gash is located outside his left eyebrow. 8:0
01:00 * Kelly is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Shavers's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Shavers's face, especially the cut above the eye. 8:0
01:00 * Well, after talking a long look at Shavers's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 3. 8:0
01:14 Foreman doesn't connect with the combination. 8:0
01:16 Shavers delivers a cross to the nose of Foreman. 8:3
01:30 Shavers goes straight at Foreman, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:3
01:35 That hook to the body from Foreman had some power behind it. 11:3
01:53 Earnie Shavers will tie a guy up if he has to. 11:3
01:57 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 11:3
02:12 Shavers plants a cross on Foreman's rib cage. 11:5
02:29 Foreman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:5
02:36 Foreman just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:10
02:36 That series of punches rocked Foreman and he looks to be in trouble. 11:10
02:45 Foreman's jab is finds it's mark. 14:10
03:00 Shavers leaves the jab just short. 14:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Foreman's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:05 Shavers's cutman worked on Shavers's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Shavers's face from outside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:10 Foreman fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:17 Foreman takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:4
0:17 Foreman is reeling.. 0:4
0:35 Foreman works his way in and leans on Shavers. 0:4
0:43 Shavers is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:51 Foreman pins Shavers's arms. Now they move apart. 0:4
0:56 Foreman uses his shoulder to force Shavers out of the clinch. 0:4
01:05 George Foreman continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
01:12 Shavers seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:24 Foreman scores to the body with a jab 2:4
01:36 Foreman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:4
01:48 Shavers tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Foreman lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 7:4
02:02 Foreman ties up Shavers. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:4
02:06 Foreman and Shavers each take a step back. 7:4
02:16 George Foreman lands a solid cross! 11:4
02:16 That shot landed square and Shavers felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:4
02:29 Foreman scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:4
02:29 Shavers was hurt by those blows! 15:4
02:39 Shavers is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 15:4
02:44 Shavers sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 15:6
03:00 Earnie Shavers is challenging Foreman to fight him and quit clinching. 15:6
03:00 * The referee is cautioning Shavers about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 15:6
03:00 George Foreman spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 15:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Quick efficient work in the corner of Shavers has the cut outside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:09 Foreman takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:18 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foreman has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 3:0
0:23 Foreman pins Shavers's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:35 Kelly pries them apart. 3:0
0:40 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
0:44 Shavers is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:47 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Shavers lands a short uppercut to the chin of Foreman. 3:2
01:07 Foreman telegraphed that shot and Shavers ducks under it easily. 3:2
01:28 Foreman is jockeying for position as he tries to force Shavers back into the corner. 3:2
01:37 Foreman connects with a violent uppercut! 8:2
01:37 Shavers seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:2
01:55 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Shavers flush! 12:2
01:55 Shavers was staggered by that punch! 12:2
01:55 Foreman last connect snapped back the head of Shavers. And it looks like it has reopened Shavers's cut. 12:2
01:55 Shavers's got blood flowing noticeably again as the gash outside his left eye has reopened here in Round 5. 12:2
01:55 * Shavers's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Kelly motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 12:2
01:59 * Kelly has halted the the bout as the ringside physician has climbed onto the apron. He is taking a real close look at Shavers's cut as his corner looks on.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Kelly calls for the bell! Foreman is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Earnie Shavers continue! 12:2

Fight Result

Henry Jones has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:00 mark in Round 5 is...

George Foreman!


Score Cards

Tammye Jenkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 39
Earnie Shavers 9 8 10 9 36

John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 40
Earnie Shavers 9 8 9 9 35

Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 40
Earnie Shavers 9 8 9 9 35

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
George Foreman 30 30 29 30 119
Earnie Shavers 27 24 28 27 106


Statistics
Categories George Foreman Earnie Shavers
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.60 2.00
Hooks / Round 5.20 2.00
Crosses / Round 6.20 3.20
Combinations / Round 4.60 1.20
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 2.00


Punches Landed / Round 26.80 10.40
Punches Missed / Round 35.00 4.20


Punching Accuracy 43.4% 71.2%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1




Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 2 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


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


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Main Event
Sam Langford vs Floyd Patterson

Fight info: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Gerald Scott, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Johnson (United States), James Howard (United States) and Arthur Mercante (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sam Langford - Record: 27-7-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 23-10-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:10 Patterson scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:19 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:2
0:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Patterson's head! 4:2
0:29 Patterson is staggered... 4:2
0:41 Langford throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Patterson's jaw. 6:2
0:59 Upstairs and downstairs! Langford lands two quick blows and then moves away from Patterson's counters. 8:2
01:14 That hook by Patterson jarred Langford! 8:6
01:14 Langford is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:6
01:31 Langford lands a hard hook! 12:6
01:31 Langford sent Patterson reeling with that punch! 12:6
01:46 Langford splits Patterson's gloves with an uppercut. 14:6
01:58 As high as Patterson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Langford takes advantage of it. 14:6
02:04 Sam Langford is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:6
02:08 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 14:6
02:17 Langford slides along the far ropes. 14:6
02:21 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 14:6
02:26 * Langford bulls his way inside. Scott steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Langford can't believe the call and neither can we. 17:6
02:26 Langford is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Patterson with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 17:6
02:30 A small mouse has formed under Patterson's right eye. 17:6
02:40 Patterson lands a solid cross! 17:11
02:40 Langford is reeling.. 17:11
03:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Langford! He snapped Patterson's head straight back with that punch! 21:11
03:00 Patterson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 21:11
03:00 There appears to be increased swelling under Patterson's right eye. 21:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 22:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Joe Byrd was extremely upbeat during the break with Patterson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Langford continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:21 Langford bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:35 Sam Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:38 Patterson fires a jab to the body 2:2
0:54 Langford pins Patterson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
0:59 Langford finally lets go of Patterson. 2:2
01:06 Langford lands a nice cross but Patterson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:2
01:11 The swelling under Patterson's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:2
01:27 Patterson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:2
01:29 Langford catches Patterson with a nice cross. 7:2
01:52 Sam Langford lands a devastating hook! 11:2
01:52 Patterson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:2
02:08 Langford tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:2
02:13 The uppercut just landed by Langford is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:2
02:17 Patterson's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 13:2
02:33 Langford lands a vicious uppercut! 17:2
02:33 That punch has Patterson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 17:2
02:47 Patterson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 17:2
02:56 Langford shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 19:2
03:00 Langford spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 21:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Patterson'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 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 4:0
0:13 Patterson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:17 The swelling is increasing around Patterson's right. 4:0
0:26 Langford rips a hook to the head. 6:0
0:36 The fighters are throwing punches but Langford is being much more effective in this battle. 9:2
0:52 Patterson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Langford flush! 9:6
0:52 Langford is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 9:6
01:03 Sam Langford backs into a neutral corner. 9:6
01:07 Patterson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:6
01:14 He scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 9:8
01:28 Patterson usues his legs to avoid Langford's punches. 9:8
01:34 Langford has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:8
01:38 Langford is staying at the center of the ring. 9:8
01:38 Langford is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 11:8
01:42 Patterson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 11:8
01:55 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:8
02:04 Scott has to separate the two... 11:8
02:17 Langford suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 11:8
02:19 Patterson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 11:10
02:36 OH! Floyd Patterson landed the big hook flush! 11:14
02:36 Patterson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:14
02:45 Langford drills Patterson with a left and right and another left. 13:14
03:00 Langford moves into the right corner. 13:14
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 13:14

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Patterson got some great advice from Joe Byrd between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Patterson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Patterson still has distension. 0:0
0:15 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Patterson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:0
0:22 Those punches hurt Patterson and he looks to hang on. 5:0
0:37 Patterson is trapped in the corner... 5:0
0:41 Langford drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:0
0:41 Patterson was shaken by those blows! 9:0
0:46 The increased swelling around the right eye of Patterson is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
0:55 Langford throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:0
01:05 Langford rips a hook to the body. 11:0
01:29 Sam Langford comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Scott knocks Patterson's arm off Sam Langford's head. 11:0
01:34 Now they break clean. 11:0
01:47 Langford retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:52 Langford picks off the cross by Patterson. 11:0
01:54 Langford rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Patterson. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 14:0
02:05 Langford ducks into an uppercut from Patterson. 14:2
02:18 The fighters are at ring center... 14:2
02:18 Patterson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Langford lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 17:2
02:32 Langford holds his arms up in disgust as Floyd Patterson holds him around his waist. 17:2
02:41 Scott separates them. 17:2
02:54 Floyd Patterson takes a hard combination from Langford 21:2
02:54 Patterson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 21:2
02:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Patterson's right eye as it continues to worsen. 21:2
03:00 There's the bell. Sam Langford wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 22:1

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Floyd Patterson looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Patterson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Patterson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Patterson turns on the hook and drives it home under Langford's elbows. 0:3
0:22 The fighters are tangled up inside. Langford has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:3
0:27 Patterson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:3
0:41 Patterson has Langford cornered! 2:3
0:41 Patterson lands a short left hook to the head. 2:5
0:50 Patterson traps Langford in the corner! 2:5
0:55 Patterson lands a solid hook! 2:10
0:55 Langford is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:10
01:05 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:10
01:09 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:10
01:14 Langford throws a crushing right to Patterson's jaw! 7:10
01:14 Patterson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:10
01:37 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 7:10
01:48 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Floyd Patterson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:10
01:48 That shot landed square and Patterson felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:10
01:52 The swelling around Patterson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:10
02:00 Langford has Patterson blocked in! 11:10
02:00 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Patterson but it scores points for Langford none the less. 13:10
02:24 Patterson lands a strong uppercut! 13:14
02:24 Langford staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:14
02:33 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:14
02:36 Patterson is trapped in Langford's corner... 13:14
02:36 Langford gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Patterson with an uppercut. 15:14
02:49 Patterson fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 15:17
03:00 Langford is challenging Patterson to fight him and quit clinching. 15:17
03:00 Scott breaks them up... 15:17
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 16:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Patterson's cutman worked his magic on Patterson's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Patterson has Sam Langford pinned! 0:0
0:12 Patterson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:18 Sam Langford connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:18 Patterson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:42 Patterson catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:5
0:42 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 4:5
0:57 Floyd Patterson circles around the ring. 4:5
01:06 Sam Langford grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:5
01:10 Scott has to break the clinch. 4:5
01:15 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
01:15 Langford connects with a left-right combo. 6:5
01:24 Langford works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:5
01:41 Langford is off target with that hook. 8:5
01:48 Langford just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:10
01:48 Langford was hurt by those blows! 8:10
01:57 Langford scores with a brutal hook to the head. 11:10
02:01 Patterson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 11:10
02:11 Sam Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:10
02:11 Patterson is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:10
02:29 Patterson is either lucky or has radar. Langford's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:10
02:44 Patterson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:10
02:50 Langford really buried that punch into Patterson's ribs. 20:10
02:50 Patterson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 20:10
02:55 The swelling under Patterson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 20:10
03:00 Langford fires and misses. 20:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 20:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Floyd Patterson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd was in Patterson's face between rounds and Patterson just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 Patterson is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:11 Langford lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:11 Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:22 Those were mostly arm punches from Langford but several got through. 6:0
0:27 Patterson's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:0
0:39 Langford traps Patterson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Scott breaks it up. 6:0
0:48 Langford shoves Patterson away. 6:0
0:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:03 Patterson smothers Langford's attack as Sam Langford tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:05 Patterson buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Sam Langford 6:3
01:19 Langford drives that short hook into Patterson's midsection! 10:3
01:19 Patterson is gasping for air!! 10:3
01:28 Patterson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:3
01:37 Langford misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:3
01:55 Floyd Patterson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Langford to score with a clean shot. 10:3
01:59 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 10:3
02:06 Langford lands a wicked uppercut! 14:3
02:06 Floyd Patterson was shaken by that blow! 14:3
02:11 It seems every shot Patterson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 14:3
02:19 Langford digs a short hook to ribs of Patterson. 16:3
02:29 Sam Langford tries a hook but Patterson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 16:5
02:39 Langford has Patterson trapped in the near neutral corner... 16:5
02:39 A flurry of blows from Langford lands to the body 18:5
03:00 Langford lands a crushing hook! 22:5
03:00 Patterson looks shaken! 22:5
03:00 Patterson is at a severe disadvantage now that his right eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 22:5
03:00 Scott motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 22:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Langford and Patterson leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Patterson has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:12 Patterson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:23 * Patterson absorbs a wicked uppercut to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:0
0:25 Scott moves into position over Patterson and begins the count 6:0
0:25 1... 6:0
0:26 2... 6:0
0:27 3... 6:0
0:27 * Patterson manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 6:0
0:27 Scott is allowing the fight to continue. Patterson looks real shaken to us, however. 6:0
0:27 Langford must sense that he's got Patterson 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. 6:0
0:32 Patterson is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 6:0
0:36 Patterson slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:36 Langford feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 9:0
0:36 Sam Langford knows he has Patterson hurt as he wades in swinging! 9:0
0:50 Langford fires a volley of punches but Patterson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:0
0:56 Langford doubles up to the body, though Patterson seems unfazed. 11:0
0:56 Patterson is badly stunned and Langford will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 11:0
01:05 Patterson slides into the corner... 11:0
01:10 Sam Langford fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:0
01:16 Langford pins Patterson in the corner! 11:0
01:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:0
01:25 Circling left, Langford looks for an opening to fire a shot at Patterson. 11:0
01:34 Sam Langford leans on the ropes and motions for Patterson to come in. 11:0
01:38 Langford traps Patterson in the corner! 11:0
01:43 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Langford fails to score inside. 11:0
01:50 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Langford lands the right hand. 13:0
02:06 Patterson clamps Langford's arms to his side and holds on until Scott breaks the hold. 13:0
02:15 Scott pries them apart. 13:0
02:20 Langford has Patterson trapped! 13:0
02:25 Langford fires a lead right that Patterson manages to avoid. 13:0
02:39 Patterson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 13:2
02:54 Sam Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:2
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 15:1

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Joe Byrd said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:08 Patterson's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:10 Langford retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:10 Floyd Patterson rips a cross to the stomach of Sam Langford, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:23 Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 0:6
0:23 That's the shot Patterson hoped to land! Langford looks bad after that series of blows. 0:6
0:33 Patterson snaps Langford's head back with a jolting uppercut. 0:9
0:42 Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:9
0:47 Patterson pummels Sam Langford, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:13
0:47 Langford's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:13
0:58 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Patterson just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 0:16
01:03 Langford looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:16
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:16
01:21 Scott steps in and breaks it up. 0:16
01:30 Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:16
01:30 Patterson appears shaken by those punches! 4:16
01:35 Patterson appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:16
01:44 Patterson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Langford blocks it. 4:16
01:46 Langford doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:16
01:51 Patterson's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 6:16
02:00 And Langford tastes the power of a huge hook from Patterson! 6:20
02:00 Langford is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:20
02:04 Langford is slowing up... 6:20
02:20 Patterson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:20
02:30 Patterson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Langford ducks under it. 6:20
02:41 Langford tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:20
02:50 Scott tries to separate the boxers but Patterson has a vice-like grip on Sam Langford. 6:20
02:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:20
03:00 Langford slides into a neutral corner... 6:20
03:00 Sam Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:20
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:20

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Patterson'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 Patterson wraps up Langford... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:15 Sam Langford pushes Patterson away. 0:0
0:25 Sam Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:25 That series of punches rocked Floyd Patterson and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:29 Patterson's right eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 4:0
0:34 Patterson backs into the lower right corner. 4:0
0:39 Langford lands a crushing hook! 8:0
0:39 That's the punch Langford hoped to land! Patterson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:0
0:49 There's the uppercut from Floyd Patterson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:2
01:02 * Langford is told to watch holding and hitting by Scott 11:2
01:15 Patterson's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 11:2
01:27 Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Patterson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 11:2
01:34 Patterson swings...and misses. 11:2
01:41 Langford lands a devastating hook! 15:2
01:41 Patterson is hurt! 15:2
01:57 Langford just comes up short with the cross. 15:2
02:04 The action slows for the moment. 15:2
02:12 Langford drops the right hand flush on Patterson's chin! 19:2
02:12 That punch may have stunned Patterson momentarily. 19:2
02:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:2
02:30 Patterson looks for a breather; he grabs Langford and holds on. Sam Langford pushes Patterson off and looks for an opening. 19:2
02:39 Scott separates the two fighters. 19:2
02:50 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Langford. 19:4
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 19:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford and Patterson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Patterson looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:13 Langford is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Patterson really buried that punch into Langford's ribs. 0:4
0:19 Langford was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:34 Patterson has Langford trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:4
0:38 Langford does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Floyd Patterson's punches in close. 0:4
0:49 * Langford lands a tremendous shot under Patterson's ribcage and Patterson crumbles to the canvas. 0:4
0:51 Scott positions himself over Patterson and starts the count.. 8:4
0:51 1... 8:4
0:52 2... 8:4
0:53 3... 8:4
0:54 4... 8:4
0:55 5... 8:4
0:56 6... 8:4
0:57 7... 8:4
0:58 8... 8:4
0:59 9... 8:4
01:00 10! 8:4
01:00 * Scott tolls the fatal 10 as Patterson lays prone on the canvas, this one is over in the 11th round! 8:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is Joe Antonacci

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor and still IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by knockout at 01:06 of the 11th round...

Sam Langford!


Score Cards

Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 98
Floyd Patterson 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 9 91

James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 93

Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 98
Floyd Patterson 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 92

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 29 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 293
Floyd Patterson 28 27 30 27 29 27 27 24 30 27 276


Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 6.27 3.55
Hooks / Round 6.64 2.09
Crosses / Round 5.64 2.82
Combinations / Round 5.73 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.73 2.91


Punches Landed / Round 30.00 15.36
Punches Missed / Round 45.91 27.36


Punching Accuracy 39.5% 36.0%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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