Sunday Night Special (Week 8 World Title matches)

[Fist of Legend]

Opening Bout
Sixto Escobar vs Celestino Caballero

Fight info: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-13, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Tibor Roman, the bout will be scored by three judges: Derek Milham (Australia), Larry Doggett (United States) and Lloyd Scaife (United States), ring card girl is Jan Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sixto Escobar - Record: 7-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ignacio Beristain - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Celestino Caballero - Record: 6-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Ralph Citro

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:10 Escobar bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:27 Escobar is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:39 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:44 Escobar throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Caballero but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:58 Caballero attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:0
1:00 Escobar connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 5:0
1:16 Caballero misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 5:2
1:30 Caballero lands a short hook to the body. 5:4
1:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Escobar lands the right hand. 7:4
1:51 Sixto Escobar moves into the upper left corner. 7:4
1:51 Caballero lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 7:6
2:04 Escobar moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:6
2:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 9:6
2:36 Caballero ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 9:8
2:45 Caballero doesn't have to look for Escobar this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:8
3:00 Escobar connects with a vicious uppercut! 14:8
3:00 Celestino Caballero looks shaken! 14:8
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 14:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roman motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Escobar backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Escobar eats a jab from Celestino Caballero 0:2
0:20 Janks Morton seemed to pump up Celestino Caballero between rounds. 0:2
0:26 Caballero misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:28 * Ouch, I felt that one Escobar is being warned by Roman to watch the low blows. 2:2
0:47 Caballero's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:2
0:55 Caballero cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Escobar had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
0:58 Caballero tastes Escobar's jab 4:2
1:14 Escobar works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:2
1:29 Caballero holds his arms up in disgust as Escobar holds him around his waist. 4:2
1:39 * Caballero is told to watch hitting on the break by Roman 4:2
1:58 Caballero traps Escobar's gloves under his arms, forcing Roman to break them up. 4:2
2:07 Referee Roman steps in to break it up. 4:2
2:12 Celestino Caballero slides into the corner... 4:2
2:16 Escobar lands a vicious cross! 8:2
2:16 And Celestino Caballero's in big trouble now! 8:2
2:30 Escobar charges in but Caballero avoids the rush. 8:2
2:35 Escobar is really focused in this round. 8:2
2:37 Caballero retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
2:37 Escobar lands a hook to the ribs. 10:2
2:51 Escobar lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Caballero. 10:2
2:54 Celestino Caballero drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Escobar. 10:5
3:00 Escobar just can't find the range with that cross. 10:5
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Roman to step in. 12:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 That cross from Caballero lands with some authority! 0:4
0:13 Escobar was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:22 Janks Morton felt Celestino Caballero lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:4
0:22 Caballero slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:27 Celestino Caballero picks off the jab thrown by Escobar. 0:4
0:37 Escobar goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:4
0:50 Escobar retreats to his opponents corner... 2:4
0:50 The uppercut just landed by Caballero is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:6
0:59 Sixto Escobar traps Caballero in the corner! 2:6
1:03 Escobar is clinching... Caballero is trying to free his gloves... They are under Escobar's arms... 2:6
1:18 Caballero pushes Escobar away. 2:6
1:27 Sixto Escobar will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:6
1:32 * Caballero is leaning on the back of Escobar's neck and Roman has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:6
1:51 Escobar wraps up Celestino Caballero. 2:6
1:55 Caballero tries to get free... Here comes Roman to break them up... 2:6
2:00 The crowd is letting the fighters know they want to see some action. 2:6
2:07 Caballero tries to muscle inside but Escobar clinches him. 2:6
2:11 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
2:21 Roman has to pull the fighters away from each other as Escobar locks up Caballero's arms. 2:6
2:25 Roman separates them. 2:6
2:38 A brutal combination from Caballero connects to the solar plexus! 2:10
2:38 Escobar was shaken by those blows! 2:10
2:47 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:10
2:52 Escobar doesn't connect with the jab. 2:10
3:00 Escobar fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:10
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 2:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Celestino Caballero is trapped in Sixto Escobar's corner... 0:0
0:10 Escobar scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:19 Caballero received a pep talk from Janks Morton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:19 The fighters are at ring center... 2:0
0:19 Escobar hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Caballero. 4:0
0:40 Celestino Caballero continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:0
0:53 Escobar fires a lead right that Caballero manages to avoid. 4:0
0:55 A nice combination to the body by Caballero. 4:3
1:16 Escobar shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Celestino Caballero. 4:3
1:20 Escobar pins Caballero in the corner! 4:3
1:20 Escobar lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:3
1:37 Escobar has Caballero pinned! 6:3
1:37 Escobar bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:3
1:54 Escobar's not even close with the hook. 8:3
2:00 Caballero lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 8:8
2:00 Escobar was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:8
2:12 Caballero retreats into the left corner. 8:8
2:17 Escobar just comes up short with the combination. 8:8
2:23 Caballero has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 8:12
2:23 Escobar looks shaken! 8:12
2:36 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 8:12
2:40 Caballero leans on the ropes and motions for Escobar to come in. 8:12
2:48 The fighters are tangled up inside. Escobar has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:12
3:00 Caballero fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 10:12
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Escobar and Caballero leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Celestino Caballero has Escobar cornered! 0:0
0:16 Caballero tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:18 Escobar lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:34 Escobar pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
0:43 Thats a nice left hand from Caballero. 2:2
0:43 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:2
0:47 It appears as if Escobar has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 2:2
0:56 Celestino Caballero tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:2
1:02 Caballero has Escobar trapped! 2:2
1:06 Escobar is challenging Caballero to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
1:21 Roman pries them apart. 2:2
1:27 A flurry of light blows from Escobar scores to the body. 4:2
1:42 Escobar has Caballero blocked in! 4:2
1:42 Sixto Escobar fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:2
1:56 Escobar lets his hands go, paintbrushing the midsection of Caballero. Not much on those punches, but they score points. 8:2
2:14 Caballero misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
2:20 A big cross from Escobar lands with serious impact! 12:2
2:20 Caballero is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 12:2
2:30 Escobar is staying at the center of the ring. 12:2
2:35 Escobar patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Caballero little room to move. 12:2
2:44 Celestino Caballero pushes Escobar away, looking for more space to work in. 12:2
2:47 Caballero's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:2
3:00 Escobar tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Caballero. 12:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. Jan Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 13:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Caballero got some great advice from Janks Morton between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:11 Escobar goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:0
0:26 Caballero tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:29 Escobar lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Caballero's midsection. 4:0
0:45 Caballero has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 4:0
0:51 Escobar drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:51 At least two of those shots really hurt Caballero! 8:0
1:06 Escobar lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Caballero. 8:0
1:14 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:0
1:18 Caballero is trapped in his own corner... 8:0
1:18 Escobar pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:0
1:31 Caballero is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Escobar can't throw punches, I guess. 10:0
1:36 Caballero uses his shoulder to force Escobar out of the clinch. 10:0
1:43 The fighters are throwing punches now! Escobar is being much more effective in this exchange. 13:2
1:56 Caballero backs into the left corner. 13:2
2:01 Escobar doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:2
2:18 Escobar scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 15:2
2:34 Roman yells at the fighters to separate but Escobar and Caballero are a tangle of arms. 15:2
2:43 Roman breaks them up... 15:2
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 15:2

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caballero looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Janks Morton was really animated in Caballero's corner and Caballero was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Sixto Escobar drives that short hook into Celestino Caballero's midsection! 4:0
0:11 Caballero is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:20 Escobar leans on Caballero and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:0
0:33 Celestino Caballero has Escobar trapped in the far neutral corner... 6:0
0:33 Both fighters are flailing away but Escobar is definitely landing the better punches. 9:2
0:45 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Escobar digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Caballero. 11:2
1:02 Caballero scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 11:6
1:02 Escobar is reeling.. 11:6
1:06 Escobar seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 11:6
1:14 Caballero slides into his own corner... 11:6
1:14 Escobar wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 13:6
1:23 Escobar shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:6
1:32 The fighters are trading punches and Escobar seems to have won that exchange. 18:8
1:41 Escobar throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Caballero's jaw. 20:8
1:58 Escobar is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 20:8
2:04 Escobar's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:8
2:12 Caballero is trying to free his gloves from under Escobar's gloves. 20:8
2:21 Sixto Escobar finally lets go of Caballero. 20:8
2:29 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 20:8
2:34 Escobar fires a left hand that Caballero takes high on the shoulder. 20:8
2:45 * Caballero drives home a brutal uppercut to Escobar's head and down he goes!!! 20:8
2:47 Roman begins the count over Escobar as Caballero moves to a neutral corner.. 20:17
2:47 1 20:17
2:48 2 20:17
2:49 3 20:17
2:50 4 20:17
2:51 5 20:17
2:52 6 20:17
2:53 7 20:17
2:54 8 20:17
2:54 * Sixto Escobar is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Roman. 20:17
2:54 Roman motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 20:17
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 21:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Caballero's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Escobar's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Escobar is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Caballero looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:27 Oh!!! Caballero unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:27 That blast sent Escobar reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:44 Escobar grabs Celestino Caballero. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:54 Roman has to break the clinch. 0:4
0:59 Referee Roman is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 0:4
1:02 Caballero tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:6
1:12 Escobar slips in a quick cross. 2:6
1:25 Caballero is really focused in this round. 2:6
1:28 Caballero is really focused in this round. 2:6
1:32 Escobar catches Celestino Caballero with a right hand to the face. 4:6
1:37 Escobar looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 4:6
1:41 Both men go at it at ring center, with Caballero having the upper hand. 6:9
1:46 That swelling under the right eye of Escobar is definitely getting worse. 6:9
1:51 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Caballero blasts home a hook. 6:11
2:05 Caballero comes in low. Escobar puts a headlock on him. Roman knocks Escobar's arm off Caballero's head. 6:11
2:14 Roman separates the two fighters. 6:11
2:18 Celestino Caballero has Escobar trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:11
2:23 Caballero is holding Escobar tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:11
2:27 Roman separates the two... 6:11
2:31 Escobar and Caballero are leaning on one another, and referee Roman pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 6:11
2:35 * Roman steps in and admonishes Caballero for head butting. 6:13
2:44 Escobar staggers backwards and reaches toward his head. Surely, we're going to get some kind of action on the part of the referee, after this obviously intentional head butt from Caballero! 6:13
3:00 Escobar has freed himself from Caballero. They move quickly to ring center. 6:13
3:00 There's another round in the books. 5:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Escobar'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
0:17 Ted Walker not only gave Escobar encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Caballero. Now it's up to Escobar to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Escobar is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:27 The fighters are trading punches and Caballero seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:32 Escobar's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:3
0:42 Solid bodywork by Escobar as he lands several punches from the inside. 4:3
0:58 Celestino Caballero can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
1:01 A hard cross from Escobar finds Caballero's Chin. 7:3
1:10 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 9:5
1:15 Caballero is breathing heavily... 9:5
1:22 Escobar finds a home for his jab, keeping Caballero at bay. 11:5
1:32 Escobar lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 13:5
1:49 The fighters are tied up. Escobar tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 13:5
1:54 Escobar shoves Caballero away. 13:5
1:58 Escobar is keeping away from the ropes. 13:5
2:03 He is off target with that jab. 13:5
2:15 Celestino Caballero muscles his way inside. 13:5
2:19 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 13:5
2:28 Escobar lands a devastating uppercut! 17:5
2:28 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Caballero's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 17:5
2:42 Escobar dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Caballero back on his heels! 21:5
2:42 Caballero's knee almost touched the canvas... 21:5
3:00 Escobar tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Caballero blocks it. 21:5
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:5
3:00 Escobar moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 21:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jan Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Escobar is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Escobar moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:13 The sting is starting to go from Celestino Caballero's punches... 2:0
0:17 Whatever Janks Morton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Celestino Caballero has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 2:0
0:23 Escobar just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:23 Escobar in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:4
0:27 The swelling under Escobar's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:4
0:32 Caballero pins Escobar in the corner! 2:4
0:46 Caballero misses with that cross. 2:4
0:48 Escobar doubles up with the hook to the body, but Celestino Caballero is unfazed. 4:4
1:01 There's the uppercut from Escobar. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:4
1:13 Escobar lands a short left hook to the head. 8:4
1:30 Caballero grabs and holds Escobar... 8:4
1:35 * The referee is cautioning Caballero about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 8:4
1:54 Caballero lands a crushing hook! 8:9
1:54 Escobar was stunned by that blow! 8:9
2:13 Escobar has Caballero cornered! 8:9
2:17 And Caballero tastes the power of a crushing cross from Escobar! 12:9
2:17 Escobar sent Celestino Caballero reeling with that punch! 12:9
2:26 They are back in the center of the ring once again 12:9
2:31 Caballero misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:9
2:38 Escobar is really focused in this round. 12:9
2:44 Sixto Escobar has Caballero blocked in! 12:9
2:49 Roman tries to separate the boxers but Escobar has a vice-like grip on Caballero. 12:9
2:58 Now they break clean. 12:9
3:00 Escobar appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:9
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Escobar's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Escobar's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Escobar lets his hands go inside, but Caballero protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Caballero works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:20 There appears to be increased swelling under Escobar's right eye. 0:2
0:31 Escobar lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 2:2
0:44 Roman warns Escobar for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:2
0:49 * Roman is all over Caballero for leaning on the opponent's neck and he better clean up his act immediately. 2:2
1:10 Escobar looks to work the body, but Caballero covers up nicely. 2:2
1:12 Escobar walks in to a glancing hook from Caballero. 2:4
1:26 Sixto Escobar misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
1:37 Escobar pins Caballero's arms. Now they move apart. 2:4
1:42 Referee Roman has to separate the two... 2:4
1:46 Caballero steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
1:53 Escobar is holding on to Caballero. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:4
1:57 Caballero works his way free! 2:4
2:10 Escobar tries to drop the right hand over the top but Caballero ducks under it. 2:4
2:24 Escobar and Celestino Caballero are in a clinch, Roman hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
2:28 Roman has to separate the two... 2:4
2:35 Caballero is pinned in his own corner... 2:4
2:40 Escobar looks for a breather; he grabs Caballero and holds on. Celestino Caballero pushes Escobar off and looks for an opening. 2:4
2:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
2:54 Escobar throws a flurry of punches but Celestino Caballero either blocks or slips them. 2:4
3:00 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
3:00 Escobar wraps his arms around Caballero. 2:4
3:00 Sixto Escobar pushes Celestino Caballero away. 2:4
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Escobar's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Sixto Escobar grabs Caballero again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:24 Roman is shouting at Escobar to break! 0:0
0:29 Caballero got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Janks Morton's instructions work. 0:0
0:34 Escobar misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Escobar looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Caballero. 0:0
0:50 Escobar traps Caballero in the corner! 0:0
0:50 Escobar fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
1:04 Escobar fires a shot, but it glances off Caballero's shoulder. 2:0
1:15 Caballero throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
1:22 Both fighters are looking to catch their second wind. 2:0
1:31 Caballero smothers Escobar's attack with a clinch! 2:0
1:40 Caballero and Escobar each take a step back. 2:0
1:49 Escobar really buried that punch into Caballero's ribs. 6:0
1:49 Caballero is clutching his side! 6:0
2:03 Escobar wraps up Caballero... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
2:14 Roman steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
2:19 Sixto Escobar has Caballero cornered! 6:0
2:19 Escobar scores with a hard, snapping jab. 9:0
2:33 Escobar is really focused in this round. 9:0
2:41 Escobar lands a brutal combination! 13:0
2:41 Celestino Caballero is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 13:0
2:55 Escobar pins Caballero's arms! The fighters are tied up... 13:0
3:00 Roman has to break them apart. 13:0
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 13:0

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caballero looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Escobar is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Escobar still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Not a lot on that hook to Caballero's side, but it scored. 2:0
0:21 Caballero pins Escobar in the corner! 2:0
0:25 Escobar picks off the uppercut by Caballero. 2:0
0:28 Escobar connects with an uppercut to the head of Caballero. 4:0
0:44 Caballero whiffs with the hook. 4:0
0:59 Escobar has his arms wrapped around Celestino Caballero... Now they separate. 4:0
1:09 Referee Roman separates the two... 4:0
1:19 Escobar has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Caballero. 4:0
1:28 Roman moves them apart. 4:0
1:32 Escobar steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
1:35 Caballero let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Escobar's Head. 4:2
1:49 That punch actually went behind Caballero's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Escobar. 4:2
2:01 Celestino Caballero clamps Escobar's arms to his side and holds on until Roman breaks the hold. 4:2
2:05 Roman moves in to break the clinch. 4:2
2:17 Escobar fires and misses. 4:2
2:29 Escobar misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
2:36 Escobar is protecting the body nicely as Caballero fails to score inside. 4:2
2:38 Escobar throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 6:2
2:55 Escobar wings a big left hand at Caballero but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:2
3:00 Sixto Escobar wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Caballero's defense. 6:2
3:00 Escobar appears to have this fight under control. 6:2
3:00 A lackluster round to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 5:2

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Caballero is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:16 Escobar lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Caballero. 2:0
0:25 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Escobar has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:2
0:30 Escobar's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 5:2
0:50 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 5:2
0:55 Escobar connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 10:2
0:55 That was a beautiful shot, Caballero's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 10:2
1:04 Celestino Caballero retreats into the upper corner. 10:2
1:04 Escobar lands the lead cross. 12:2
1:14 Both fighters move back to ring center. 12:2
1:18 Escobar fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
1:28 Caballero moves into the right corner. 12:2
1:32 Escobar voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 12:2
1:37 We have a lull in the action. 12:2
1:40 Escobar brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:2
1:44 Escobar traps Caballero's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Roman breaks it up. 12:2
1:56 Roman separates the two... 12:2
2:08 Escobar fires and misses. 12:2
2:15 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Caballero has gotten the better of the exchange. 14:5
2:19 Escobar is fading... 14:5
2:24 A straight cross from Escobar gets through Caballero's guard. 16:5
2:36 Escobar's jab connects to Caballero's head 18:5
2:53 Escobar works his way in and leans on Caballero... 18:5
3:00 Roman moves in to break the clinch. 18:5
3:00 Sixto Escobar seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:5
3:00 Round 14 ends with the sound of the bell. 18:5

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Escobar's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Escobar's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Caballero is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:14 Sixto Escobar moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Caballero. 0:0
0:22 Escobar scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
0:36 Escobar throws the hook and connects. 4:0
0:45 Caballero gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 4:0
0:45 Caballero's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
0:57 Escobar lands a nice cross but Caballero turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:2
1:07 Escobar traps Caballero in the corner! 6:2
1:07 Sixto Escobar fires a jab to the body 8:2
1:22 Escobar landed a sharp combination that rocked Caballero back on his heels! 13:2
1:22 Caballero was staggered by those punches... 13:2
1:34 Caballero slides into the corner... 13:2
1:39 Caballero uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Sixto Escobar tries vainly to score. 13:2
1:46 Escobar is really focused in this round. 13:2
1:58 * Escobar lands a vicious uppercut and down goes Caballero! 13:2
2:01 The count begins... 22:2
2:01 1 22:2
2:02 2 22:2
2:03 Caballero rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 22:2
2:04 4 22:2
2:05 5 22:2
2:06 6 22:2
2:07 7 22:2
2:08 8 22:2
2:08 * Caballero's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 22:2
2:08 Roman asks Caballero if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 22:2
2:08 Escobar senses he has Caballero in trouble and he is pouring it on! 22:2
2:22 Escobar cranks up the hook and connects to Caballero's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 27:2
2:22 Caballero was stopped cold by that series of shots! 27:2
2:31 Escobar pins Celestino Caballero in the corner! 27:2
2:31 Escobar scores with an excellent cross. 30:2
2:31 Escobar has Caballero in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 15th. 30:2
2:40 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Caballero. It came out of nowhere and Caballero drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Caballero looks hurt. 30:2
2:43 Roman picks up the count from the timekeeper... 40:2
2:43 1 40:2
2:44 2 40:2
2:45 3 40:2
2:46 4 40:2
2:47 5 40:2
2:48 6 40:2
2:49 7 40:2
2:50 8 40:2
2:51 9 40:2
2:52 Caballero is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 10. 40:2
2:52 * The referee could have counted to 100 if he wanted. Caballero is out cold here in round 15. 40:2

Fight Result

Michael Pass has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 2:53 of round number 15. The winner and still WBA champion by knockout is...

Sixto Escobar!


Score Cards

Derek Milham Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 133
Celestino Caballero 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 133

Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 133
Celestino Caballero 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 132

Lloyd Scaife Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 134
Celestino Caballero 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 131

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 29 29 27 28 30 30 24 27 30 30 27 30 29 30 400
Celestino Caballero 28 28 30 29 27 27 30 30 27 28 30 27 28 27 396


Statistics
Categories Sixto Escobar Celestino Caballero
Knockdowns scored 2 1

Jabs / Round 7.73 2.87
Hooks / Round 6.13 2.53
Crosses / Round 5.93 2.60
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 2.60

Punches Landed / Round 31.80 12.80
Punches Missed / Round 52.80 29.53

Punching Accuracy 37.6% 30.2%

Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 4

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Support Bout
Guillermo Rigondeaux vs Pete Herman

Fight info: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Wally Snowball (South Africa), Arthur Lurie (United States) and Manuel Maritxalar (Spain), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Guillermo Rigondeaux - Record: 5-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mark Breland - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Pete Herman - Record: 5-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:16 Guillermo Rigondeaux looks to work the body, but Herman covers up nicely. 0:0
0:26 Rigondeaux is motioning with his gloves for Herman to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:33 Rigondeaux retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:37 Herman fires a shot, but it glances off Rigondeaux's shoulder. 0:0
0:40 The uppercut just landed by Rigondeaux is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:52 Rigondeaux has promised a good showing tonight. 2:0
0:55 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:0
1:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Rigondeaux rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
1:05 Rigondeaux is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
1:09 Herman goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:2
1:28 Herman's misses as Rigondeaux backpedals away. 2:2
1:36 Rigondeaux steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
1:51 Herman grabs and holds Rigondeaux... 2:2
2:06 Referee Foster steps in to break it up. 2:2
2:15 Rigondeaux fires a left hand that Pete Herman takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
2:17 Herman connects with a cross. 2:4
2:27 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:4
2:46 Rigondeaux connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:4
3:00 Rigondeaux does a great job of moving as Pete Herman tries to work inside. 4:4
3:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 6:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Herman throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 0:2
0:18 Herman received a pep talk from Nirmal Lorick before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:19 Rigondeaux has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 3:2
0:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Guillermo Rigondeaux! He snapped Herman's head straight back with that punch! 8:2
0:33 Herman is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:2
0:46 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Rigondeaux! 8:2
0:53 Herman is forced into his own corner... 8:2
0:57 Rigondeaux just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
1:08 * Foster motions to Guillermo Rigondeaux to keep his punches up. 10:2
1:08 * Rigondeaux is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 10:2
1:08 Rigondeaux picks up the pace sensing he can get Herman out of there! 10:2
1:17 Herman absorbs a cross to the body. 12:2
1:17 Rigondeaux has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 12:2
1:30 Rigondeaux connects with a violent uppercut! 17:2
1:30 That punch may have stunned Herman momentarily. 17:2
1:35 * There is swelling under the left eye of Herman it is clearly visible. 17:2
1:39 Herman throws another good combination that temporarily slows Rigondeaux. 17:4
1:49 The cross scores for Herman. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:6
2:01 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 17:6
2:08 Herman fires a jab to the body 17:8
2:25 Pete Herman traps Rigondeaux's gloves under his arms, forcing Foster to break them up. 17:8
2:29 Foster separates the two... 17:8
2:33 Rigondeaux's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:8
2:41 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 17:8
2:45 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 17:8
2:53 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 17:8
2:58 Rigondeaux pushes Herman away. 17:8
3:00 Herman pins Rigondeaux in the corner! 17:8
3:00 Herman traps Rigondeaux's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 17:8
3:00 Now they break clean. 17:8
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 17:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Herman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Herman has Rigondeaux cornered! 0:0
0:09 Both fighters let their hands go with Pete Herman coming out on top in that melee. 2:3
0:13 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Herman. 2:3
0:25 Rigondeaux is protecting the body nicely as Herman fails to score inside. 2:3
0:33 Herman traps Rigondeaux in the corner! 2:3
0:37 Pete Herman tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rigondeaux ducks under it. 2:3
0:39 Rigondeaux's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:3
0:52 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 6:5
1:05 Rigondeaux with a left to the body 8:5
1:19 Herman wraps his arms around Rigondeaux. 8:5
1:28 Foster breaks them up... 8:5
1:46 Rigondeaux has Herman blocked in! 8:5
1:51 Rigondeaux fires a volley of punches but Herman was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:5
1:57 A big uppercut from Herman lands with serious impact! 8:9
1:57 Guillermo Rigondeaux was shaken by that blow! 8:9
2:06 Herman doesn't have to look for Rigondeaux this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:9
2:16 Rigondeaux tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Herman. 8:9
2:19 Herman scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:11
2:32 Herman is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 8:13
2:51 Not much steam behind Pete Herman's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:15
3:00 Herman has Rigondeaux pinned! 8:15
3:00 Pete Herman doesn't connect with the combination. 8:15
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:15

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rigondeaux didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Herman's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Herman's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 A quick hook to the body by Pete Herman 0:2
0:18 Nirmal Lorick was really animated in Herman's corner and Herman was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:18 Herman finds a home for his jab, keeping Guillermo Rigondeaux at bay. 0:4
0:28 Rigondeaux moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:32 Pete Herman tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rigondeaux blocks it. 0:4
0:34 Guillermo Rigondeaux scores with a cross to the belly. 2:4
0:54 Herman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
0:57 Rigondeaux connects with a double jab, followed by a left. 4:4
1:12 Rigondeaux wraps up Herman. 4:4
1:21 Foster separates the two... 4:4
1:34 Pete Herman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rigondeaux's defense. 4:4
1:41 Rigondeaux lands a strong uppercut! 8:4
1:41 Rigondeaux has Herman hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:4
1:46 Herman's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:4
1:55 Herman fires and misses. 8:4
2:04 Herman looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 8:6
2:19 Rigondeaux moves into the lower corner. 8:6
2:24 Herman slips out of a corner, as Rigondeaux attempts to trap him. 8:6
2:29 Herman takes a cross to the head from Rigondeaux. 10:6
2:42 Herman lets his hands go inside, but Rigondeaux protects his body well. 10:6
2:49 Rigondeaux catches Herman with a left hand to the face. 12:6
3:00 Herman misses with that hook. 12:6
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Foster jumps between them. 11:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Guillermo Rigondeaux and Herman square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Herman's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Herman's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:11 Rigondeaux picks off the jab thrown by Herman. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Rigondeaux has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:24 Herman's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 2:0
0:32 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:32 That was a reckless uppercut from Rigondeaux but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:0
0:44 Herman backs into the right corner. 5:0
0:48 Rigondeaux is moving like a ghost out there, as Herman trys in vain to corner him 5:0
0:53 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 5:0
1:00 Rigondeaux drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
1:00 Herman is gasping for air!! 9:0
1:13 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:24 Herman traps Rigondeaux in the corner! 9:0
1:29 Herman is clinching... Rigondeaux is trying to free his gloves... They are under Pete Herman's arms... 9:0
1:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:0
1:52 Guillermo Rigondeaux tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:0
1:59 Rigondeaux looks to his corner. 9:0
2:07 Rigondeaux's not even close with the hook. 9:0
2:22 Herman dances gracefully across the canvas 9:0
2:29 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 9:0
2:32 Rigondeaux steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:0
2:48 Rigondeaux launches a strong uppercut that connects to Herman's jaw. 12:0
2:52 The swelling around Herman's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
3:00 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 12:0
3:00 Rigondeaux has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 12:0
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 14:0

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rigondeaux 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
0:06 Herman got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Herman is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 Foster yells at the fighters to separate but Herman and Guillermo Rigondeaux are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Foster pries them apart. 0:0
0:30 That punch actually went behind Herman's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rigondeaux. 0:0
0:37 Rigondeaux working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 2:0
0:51 Rigondeaux misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:0
1:01 Rigondeaux has Herman trapped! 2:0
1:05 Pete Herman takes a hard combination from Rigondeaux 6:0
1:05 Herman gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 6:0
1:10 Herman's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:0
1:20 Rigondeaux is holding Herman tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:0
1:30 Herman works his way free! 6:0
1:38 Herman lands a rapier like jab to the head of Rigondeaux 6:2
1:49 Rigondeaux's cross finds a home on Herman's jaw. 8:2
2:03 Rigondeaux grabs Herman's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Foster has to force Rigondeaux to let go. 8:2
2:12 Foster has to separate the two... 8:2
2:21 Rigondeaux fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:2
2:23 Herman lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 8:4
2:39 Rigondeaux looks for a breather; he grabs Herman and holds on. Herman pushes Rigondeaux off and looks for an opening. 8:4
2:44 Foster is shouting at Rigondeaux to break! 8:4
2:48 Guillermo Rigondeaux has Pete Herman trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:4
2:53 Foster warns Rigondeaux for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:4
2:57 Foster has to break them apart. 8:4
3:00 Rigondeaux attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:4
3:00 There's the bell. Rigondeaux wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 8:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick seemed to pump up Pete Herman between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Herman's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux slides into the corner... 0:0
0:07 Herman bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:19 Rigondeaux is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:19 Herman shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:4
0:28 Herman slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:33 Herman is challenging Guillermo Rigondeaux to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:42 Foster moves them apart. 0:4
0:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:4
0:46 Herman lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
1:03 Rigondeaux is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Herman. 0:6
1:08 Rigondeaux is trapped in his own corner... 0:6
1:12 Herman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rigondeaux. 0:6
1:20 Rigondeaux backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:24 Herman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:6
1:35 Herman lets a quick hook go, catching Rigondeaux moving in. 0:8
1:53 Herman cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Rigondeaux had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
2:00 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Guillermo Rigondeaux has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:10
2:09 Herman retreats into the upper left corner. 3:10
2:14 Guillermo Rigondeaux misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:10
2:24 Herman lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 3:12
2:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:12
2:38 Rigondeaux picks off the jab by Herman. 3:12
2:40 Rigondeaux let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Herman's Head. 5:12
2:53 Herman works his way in and leans on Rigondeaux... 5:12
3:00 Herman and Rigondeaux each take a step back. 5:12
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 5:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Pete Herman is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Pete Herman still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Herman misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Rigondeaux shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Herman flush! 5:0
0:18 That's the punch Rigondeaux hoped to land! Herman looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
0:27 Rigondeaux scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:0
0:27 Rigondeaux wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 7:0
0:35 Rigondeaux misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 9:0
0:35 Rigondeaux knows that Herman is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Herman. 9:0
0:40 The increased swelling around the left eye of Pete Herman is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
0:49 Herman uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Rigondeaux tries vainly to score. 9:0
1:00 Herman is trapped in the corner... 9:0
1:00 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Pete Herman is coming out on top. 11:3
1:00 Rigondeaux has Herman in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 11:3
1:13 Rigondeaux is giving Herman a lot of side-to-side movement. 11:3
1:17 Herman takes a hard uppercut to the body from Rigondeaux. 14:3
1:31 Rigondeaux throws a flurry of punches but Herman either blocks or slips them. 14:3
1:42 Rigondeaux smothers Herman's attack with a clinch! 14:3
1:51 Foster steps in and breaks it up. 14:3
1:56 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:3
1:56 Rigondeaux unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 16:3
2:05 Rigondeaux doubles up with the hook to the body, but Herman is unfazed. 18:3
2:15 Pete Herman backs into the lower corner. 18:3
2:19 Rigondeaux can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 18:3
2:33 Herman is protecting the body nicely as Guillermo Rigondeaux fails to score inside. 18:3
2:47 Herman usues his legs to avoid Rigondeaux's punches. 18:3
2:59 Rigondeaux lands a hard hook! 22:3
2:59 Herman is reeling.. 22:3
3:00 Herman's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 22:3
3:00 It looks like Rigondeaux has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 22:3
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 23:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Herman's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Rigondeaux ducks into an uppercut from Herman. 0:2
0:18 Guillermo Rigondeaux retreats to his own corner... 0:2
0:22 Herman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:30 Rigondeaux leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Herman. 0:4
0:47 Herman pins Rigondeaux's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
0:51 Referee Foster has to separate the two... 0:4
1:00 Fighters are exchanging blows! Rigondeaux scored more on that exchange. 3:6
1:12 Herman is really focused in this round. 3:6
1:19 Rigondeaux sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:6
1:31 Herman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:8
1:47 Rigondeaux lands a devastating hook! 9:8
1:47 Herman was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:8
1:52 The swelling under Herman's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 9:8
2:04 Rigondeaux misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
2:07 Herman shoots the jab into the chest of Rigondeaux. 9:10
2:32 Rigondeaux frees himself from Herman's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:10
2:39 Herman drills Rigondeaux with a solid jab. 9:12
2:48 Herman retreats into a neutral corner. 9:12
2:53 Rigondeaux looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 9:12
2:55 * Pete Herman lands a brutal elbow and [RefX] is stopping the action to issue a warning. 9:16
3:00 Guillermo Rigondeaux appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:16
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rigondeaux looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Herman is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Herman still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Herman misses with that punch. 0:0
0:27 Rigondeaux tries to muscle inside but Herman clinches him. 0:0
0:31 Foster has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Herman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rigondeaux. 0:0
0:51 Rigondeaux really buried that punch into Herman's ribs. 4:0
0:51 Herman was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:55 Herman seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:0
1:05 Herman is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rigondeaux attempts to move inside on him. 4:0
1:10 Herman has Rigondeaux blocked in! 4:0
1:10 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Herman can land a solid one. 4:2
1:19 Herman rips a hook to the body. 4:4
1:30 Herman has Rigondeaux pinned! 4:4
1:35 Guillermo Rigondeaux comes in low. Herman puts a headlock on him. Foster knocks Herman's arm off Guillermo Rigondeaux's head. 4:4
1:44 Foster separates the two fighters. 4:4
1:53 Herman is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rigondeaux. 4:4
2:08 Herman shoves Rigondeaux away. 4:4
2:13 Rigondeaux slides into the corner... 4:4
2:13 Not a lot on that hook to Rigondeaux's side, but it scored. 4:6
2:30 Rigondeaux grabs Herman again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:6
2:34 Herman tries to get free... Here comes Foster to break them up... 4:6
2:43 Herman telegraphed that shot and Rigondeaux ducks under it easily. 4:6
2:54 Herman bounces off the ropes, challenging Rigondeaux to come get him. 4:6
3:00 Guillermo Rigondeaux retreats into a neutral corner. 4:6
3:00 Pete Herman throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:6
3:00 It looks like Rigondeaux has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:6
3:00 The crowd is expressing their disatisfaction with the pace of that last round. Not much action at all in that stanza. 3:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Nirmal Lorick said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Herman has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Herman's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Rigondeaux gets inside and fires a hook to Herman's body. 2:0
0:17 Rigondeaux has Herman cornered! 2:0
0:22 Rigondeaux darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:0
0:31 Herman works free! He backs to ring center, with Rigondeaux following. 2:0
0:41 Rigondeaux wraps up Herman... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
0:45 Foster moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:52 Herman throws the hook and connects. 2:2
1:07 Herman lands a jab to the midsection 2:4
1:16 Herman slides into the corner... 2:4
1:21 Rigondeaux fires and misses. 2:4
1:28 Rigondeaux's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Herman's beltline. 4:4
1:41 A sizzling cross from Rigondeaux finds it's mark. 7:4
1:45 Herman's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:4
1:54 Rigondeaux has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Herman. 7:4
2:03 * Rigondeaux is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 7:4
2:25 Rigondeaux fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:4
2:32 Rigondeaux lands a stinging jab. 9:4
2:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:4
2:51 Rigondeaux finally lets go of Herman. 9:4
2:55 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 9:4
3:00 Rigondeaux appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:4
3:00 Foster motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 11. 9:5

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Pete Herman is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Herman still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Rigondeaux launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Herman's jaw. Guillermo Rigondeaux is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:0
0:21 Herman lands a strong hook! 2:4
0:21 That shot has Rigondeaux hurt! 2:4
0:35 Herman looks to work the body, but Rigondeaux covers up nicely. 2:4
0:41 Herman pushes Rigondeaux away, looking for more space to work in. 2:4
0:52 Maybe they ought to nickname Herman "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 2:4
1:01 Referee Foster separates the two... 2:4
1:06 Rigondeaux feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:4
1:23 Rigondeaux catches Herman with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:4
1:27 Herman is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:4
1:39 Rigondeaux is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:4
1:55 Herman is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:4
2:04 Rigondeaux is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:4
2:16 Rigondeaux misses with that cross. 6:4
2:18 Pete Herman tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:6
2:31 Rigondeaux backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:35 Considering the clinch Herman has on Rigondeaux it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Rigondeaux pushes him away. 6:6
2:46 Herman pushes Rigondeaux away. 6:6
2:50 Rigondeaux brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:6
2:55 Rigondeaux dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Herman back on his heels! 10:6
2:55 Herman seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Herman's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux backs into the upper corner. 0:0
0:12 Herman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:26 Herman is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:31 Herman swings...and misses. 0:0
0:38 A quick jab from Herman connects. 0:2
0:50 Herman pins Rigondeaux in the corner! 0:2
0:55 Herman is moving around the ring nicely. 0:2
1:03 Herman pins Rigondeaux in the corner! 0:2
1:08 Herman is literally dancing circles around Rigondeaux this round. 0:2
1:27 Herman just can't find the range with that hook. 0:2
1:30 Rigondeaux lands a jab to Herman's midsection 2:2
2:01 Herman just comes up short with the jab. 2:2
2:12 Herman is holding on to Rigondeaux. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:2
2:17 Foster separates them. 2:2
2:21 The action slows as Herman and Rigondeaux measure each other up. 2:2
2:23 Guillermo Rigondeaux tries a hook but Herman blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:4
2:33 Herman has Rigondeaux cornered! 2:4
2:38 That uppercut from Herman just missed. 2:4
2:49 Herman is flicking the jab, trying to keep Rigondeaux at long range. 2:4
2:58 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:4
3:00 Guillermo Rigondeaux has Herman trapped! 2:4
3:00 Rigondeaux is circling his opponent. 2:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 3:6

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Herman's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Herman's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Herman can't score with short uppercut inside. Rigondeaux got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:13 Rigondeaux wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:18 There has to be something done about the swelling around Herman's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:0
0:22 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Herman providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Rigondeaux has Herman trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
0:27 Rigondeaux lands a devastating cross! 7:0
0:27 Herman is clutching his side! 7:0
0:32 Pete Herman is breathing heavily... 7:0
0:36 Rigondeaux works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 9:0
0:53 Herman pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 9:0
0:58 Rigondeaux lands consecutive uppercuts to Herman's midsection. 11:0
1:02 It seems every shot Herman takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 11:0
1:10 Herman moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 11:2
1:27 Herman is clinching... 11:2
1:37 The Referee breaks it up... 11:2
1:42 Herman is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 11:2
1:45 Herman traps Guillermo Rigondeaux in the corner! 11:2
1:49 Herman misses wildly with the hook. 11:2
1:51 Some good body work by Rigondeaux, landing several short blows to the ribs. 13:2
2:06 Herman back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Rigondeaux. 13:2
2:10 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 13:2
2:19 Rigondeaux lands a crushing hook! 17:2
2:19 Herman looks shaken! 17:2
2:35 The fighters are tied up. Rigondeaux tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 17:2
2:40 Rigondeaux uses his shoulder to force Herman out of the clinch. 17:2
2:50 Guillermo Rigondeaux is protecting the body nicely as Pete Herman fails to score inside. 17:2
3:00 Herman breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 14 ends. 17:3

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Herman'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 Herman lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:15 Herman doesn't have much left... 0:2
0:32 Rigondeaux ties up Herman... 0:2
0:36 Rigondeaux shoves Herman away. 0:2
0:41 A cross to body by Pete Herman gets through. 0:4
1:03 Herman slips in a jab to the body 0:6
1:12 Pete Herman traps Rigondeaux in the corner! 0:6
1:12 Herman fires a solid combination. 0:8
1:22 Herman has Rigondeaux cornered! 0:8
1:26 Herman just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:8
1:29 A hard uppercut from Rigondeaux lands flush. 3:8
1:46 Herman circles around the ring. 3:8
1:53 Rigondeaux is blocked in his opponents corner... 3:8
1:58 Herman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:8
2:05 Rigondeaux looks to his corner. 3:8
2:13 Rigondeaux moves to the center of the Ring taunting Herman with his hands by his sides. 3:8
2:22 Pete Herman is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Rigondeaux 3:8
2:31 Herman misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:8
2:39 Herman connects with an uppercut to the head of Rigondeaux. 3:10
2:54 Guillermo Rigondeaux slides into a neutral corner... 3:10
2:54 A quick jab to the body scores for Pete Herman 3:12
3:00 Herman wings a big left hand at Rigondeaux but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:12
3:00 Rigondeaux seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:12
3:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 3:14

Fight Result

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

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

Wally Snowball, South Africa scores the bout 143 to 142 for Pete Herman

Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Guillermo Rigondeaux

Manuel Maritxalar, Spain scores the bout 143 to 141 for ...

...Guillermo Rigondeaux

Your winner and new WBO champion by split decision is Guillermo Rigondeaux!


Score Cards

Wally Snowball Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 142
Pete Herman 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143

Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 143
Pete Herman 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 142

Manuel Maritxalar Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 143
Pete Herman 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 29 27 27 29 30 30 27 30 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 428
Pete Herman 28 27 30 29 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 426


Statistics
Categories Guillermo Rigondeaux Pete Herman
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.87 5.87
Hooks / Round 5.00 3.33
Crosses / Round 4.27 3.20
Combinations / Round 3.60 4.07
Uppercuts / Round 4.13 3.33

Punches Landed / Round 20.87 19.80
Punches Missed / Round 44.73 67.07

Punching Accuracy 31.8% 22.8%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Using Elbow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 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 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 2 5 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Co-Feature
George Dixon vs Jimmy Carruthers

Fight info: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Beat Hausamann, the bout will be scored by three judges: James Jen-Kin (United States), Mauro DiFiore (United States) and Rick Saull (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Caro, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Dixon - Record: 5-0-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Jimmy Carruthers - Record: 6-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 Carruthers lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:3
0:20 Carruthers has promised a good showing tonight. 0:3
0:26 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Carruthers who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:5
0:35 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:5
0:40 Carruthers's cross finds a home on Dixon's jaw. 0:7
0:57 The quickness and footwork of Carruthers is definitely keeping Dixon off balance. 0:7
1:08 Several solid punches from George Dixon land, stopping Carruthers in His tracks. 3:7
1:23 Dixon lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Carruthers. 5:7
1:35 Dixon splits Carruthers's gloves with an uppercut. 7:7
1:55 Carruthers does a great job of moving as Dixon tries to work inside. 7:7
1:58 Carruthers doubles up with the hook to the body, but Dixon is unfazed. 7:9
2:12 Dixon has Carruthers blocked in! 7:9
2:16 Dixon is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:9
2:23 Carruthers just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Dixon with a sharp combination! 7:13
2:23 Dixon was stopped cold by that series of shots! 7:13
2:32 Jimmy Carruthers doesn't have to look for Dixon this round as He is right there in front of him. 7:13
2:36 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Carruthers had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 9:16
2:48 Carruthers has George Dixon pinned! 9:16
2:52 Carruthers has his arms wrapped around Dixon... Now they separate. 9:16
3:00 George Dixon pushes Carruthers away. 9:16
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Janks Morton was extremely upbeat during the break with Carruthers providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Jimmy Carruthers looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Carruthers slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:37 Carruthers misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:39 Dixon's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:51 George Dixon gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 4:2
1:12 Carruthers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
1:19 Carruthers steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
1:23 Jimmy Carruthers moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
1:28 Carruthers tries to muscle inside but Dixon clinches him. 4:2
1:38 * Hausamann is telling Dixon to quit using the shoulder. 4:2
1:56 Carruthers is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:4
2:10 Carruthers pins Dixon in the corner! 4:4
2:10 Jimmy Carruthers lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Dixon's ribs. 4:7
2:19 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Carruthers is scoring more than Dixon. 6:10
2:39 Dixon has freed himself from Carruthers. They move quickly to ring center. 6:10
2:48 Dixon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jimmy Carruthers had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:10
2:55 He scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:10
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Dixon and Carruthers really went at it. 9:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher seemed to pump up Dixon between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Dixon retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Carruthers scores with a glancing cross. 0:2
0:29 Carruthers has George Dixon cornered! 0:2
0:33 Carruthers drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:7
0:33 That series of punches rocked Dixon and he looks to be in trouble. 0:7
0:45 Carruthers is really focused in this round. 0:7
0:56 Carruthers lands a solid hook! 0:12
0:56 Dixon looks shaken! 0:12
1:13 Carruthers is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:12
1:28 Carruthers uses his shoulder to force Dixon out of the clinch. 0:12
1:41 Carruthers is staying at the center of the ring. 0:12
1:41 Carruthers scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Dixon's jaw. 0:14
2:02 Carruthers connects with a solid hook! 0:18
2:02 Dixon staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:18
2:12 Carruthers scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:20
2:31 Dixon is holding... 0:20
2:40 Dixon shoves Carruthers away. 0:20
2:44 Carruthers quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:20
2:47 Jimmy Carruthers pins Dixon in the corner! 0:20
2:47 Jimmy Carruthers feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Dixon's jaw. 0:23
3:00 Dixon is clinching... Carruthers is trying to free his gloves... They are under Dixon's arms... 0:23
3:00 Carruthers tries to get free... Here comes Hausamann to break them up... 0:23
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 0:23

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dixon rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Dixon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Dixon fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 That flurry by Carruthers scored cleanly as Dixon looks to clinch. 0:3
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:30 Dixon lets his hands go inside, but Carruthers protects his body well. 0:3
0:32 Carruthers connects with a stiff right jab. 0:6
0:42 Carruthers gets in a hook to the body of Dixon. 0:8
1:05 Dixon backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:05 Carruthers is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:10
1:14 Dixon connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:10
1:31 That punch actually went behind Dixon's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carruthers. 2:10
1:45 Dixon lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Carruthers's midsection. 4:10
2:06 Carruthers throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:12
2:15 Carruthers is backed into his opponents corner... 4:12
2:19 Dixon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:12
2:21 Carruthers scores with a nice left cross. 4:14
2:31 The fighters are tangled up inside. Dixon has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:14
2:40 Carruthers slides into a neutral corner... 6:14
2:40 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Dixon lands the right hand. 8:14
2:49 Carruthers slides into his own corner... 8:14
2:54 Dixon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:14
3:00 Carruthers slides into the corner... 8:14
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dixon and Carruthers square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Dixon just misses with a huge shot as Carruthers chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Dixon keeps looking to get inside on Carruthers 0:0
0:34 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Carruthers has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:3
0:47 Both fighters are throwing but Dixon is scoring more than Carruthers. 5:5
1:03 Dixon lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 7:5
1:12 A short hook to the head by Carruthers 7:7
1:27 Dixon is clinching... 7:7
1:31 Dixon finally lets go of Carruthers. 7:7
1:44 Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:7
1:56 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 7:7
2:03 Carruthers tries a hook but Dixon blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:7
2:15 George Dixon bangs the uppercut home. 11:7
2:33 Dixon charges Carruthers trying to get inside 11:7
2:41 Dixon backs into the left corner. 11:7
2:46 Carruthers is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dixon to chase him. 11:7
2:52 Dixon feints, looking for an opening. 11:7
2:55 Dixon lands a nice cross but Carruthers turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 13:7
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Dixon just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Carruthers lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:24 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dixon has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:2
0:26 Dixon retreats into the far corner. 0:2
0:31 Carruthers's not even close with the uppercut. 0:2
0:33 Some good body work by George Dixon, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:2
0:50 That right hand of Dixon's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 7:2
0:50 That punch may have stunned Carruthers momentarily. 7:2
0:59 Dixon gets his head on the chest of Carruthers as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:2
0:59 Dixon knows that Carruthers is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Carruthers. 9:2
1:12 Carruthers moves into the far left corner. 9:2
1:17 Dixon pummels Carruthers, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 13:2
1:17 That's the shot Dixon hoped to land! Carruthers looks bad after that series of blows. 13:2
1:26 Dixon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 15:2
1:26 Dixon senses he has Carruthers in trouble and he is pouring it on! 15:2
1:39 Dixon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carruthers. 15:2
1:50 Dixon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Carruthers. 15:2
1:52 Thats a nice combination to the body by Carruthers. 15:4
2:08 Dixon traps Carruthers in the corner! 15:4
2:13 Dixon fires a left hand that Carruthers takes high on the shoulder. 15:4
2:15 Carruthers bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 15:6
2:27 Carruthers retreats to his opponents corner... 15:6
2:32 Dixon is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 15:6
2:38 Dixon has Carruthers trapped! 15:6
2:43 Dixon works his way in and leans on Carruthers... 15:6
2:47 Hausamann separates the two... 15:6
2:52 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 15:6
3:00 Dixon swings...and misses. 15:6
3:00 The bell stops the action as Dixon and Carruthers go back to their corners. 15:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Dixon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Carruthers. Now it's up to Dixon to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Dixon has Carruthers trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 Carruthers takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:27 Carruthers wraps up Dixon. 2:0
0:36 Dixon works his way free! 2:0
0:45 Dixon misses with that combination. 2:0
0:47 Carruthers shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:59 Carruthers's jab connects to Dixon's head 2:4
1:09 Carruthers backs into the far left corner. 2:4
1:13 Considering the clinch George Dixon has on Carruthers it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Carruthers pushes him away. 2:4
1:18 Hausamann separates them. 2:4
1:25 Dixon misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:4
1:39 Dixon continues to follow Carruthers about the ring. 4:4
1:46 George Dixon lands a short hook to the body. 6:4
1:55 Dixon dips and connects with a hook to the side of Carruthers's head. 8:4
2:07 Dixon pins Carruthers in the corner! 8:4
2:07 Dixon digs a short hook to ribs of Carruthers. 10:4
2:24 Dixon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:4
2:27 That was smooth combination from Carruthers as he lands effectively from the outside. 10:7
2:36 Dixon hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Carruthers. 12:7
2:49 Dixon launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Carruthers's jaw. Dixon is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 14:7
3:00 Carruthers feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:7
3:00 Jimmy Carruthers attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:7
3:00 Hausamann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 15:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Carruthers didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Hausamann tries to separate the boxers but Dixon has a vice-like grip on Carruthers. 0:0
0:21 Hausamann steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Janks Morton knows Jimmy Carruthers lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:26 * That was a blatant low blow by Dixon and Hausamann has stopped the action to scold him 2:0
0:48 Dixon throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Carruthers's jaw. 4:0
1:00 Some nice infighting ends with Dixon getting an uppercut in. 6:0
1:12 Not much steam behind Carruthers's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:2
1:22 Dixon moves into the far corner. 6:2
1:22 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Carruthers lands a short uppercut to the chin of Dixon. 6:4
1:31 Dixon gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Carruthers with an uppercut. 8:4
1:45 Dixon holds his arms up in disgust as Jimmy Carruthers holds him around his waist. 8:4
1:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
2:00 Carruthers's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:4
2:09 Dixon just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:4
2:09 Those punches hurt Carruthers and he looks to hang on. 12:4
2:26 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 12:4
2:31 Carruthers is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 12:4
2:35 Jimmy Carruthers pushes Dixon away, looking for more space to work in. 12:4
2:50 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:4
2:55 Referee Hausamann separates the two... 12:4
3:00 Carruthers backs into a neutral corner. 12:4
3:00 Carruthers appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:4
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Dixon's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 11:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 George Dixon is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Jimmy Carruthers looks to work the body, but Dixon covers up nicely. 0:0
0:21 That hook by Dixon jarred Carruthers! 4:0
0:21 Carruthers takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:25 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:32 Jimmy Carruthers's jab is a real weapon as yet another one hits the mark. 4:3
0:46 Dixon shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Carruthers. 4:3
0:54 The uppercut just landed by Carruthers is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:5
1:08 Carruthers eats a jab from Dixon 6:5
1:18 Carruthers backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
1:22 Carruthers uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Dixon tries vainly to score. 6:5
1:33 Carruthers fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:7
1:45 Dixon tastes Jimmy Carruthers's jab 6:9
2:01 Dixon grabs Jimmy Carruthers again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:9
2:06 * Hausamann is halting the fight and warning Dixon for using the shoulder. George Dixon is pleading his case but to no avail. 6:9
2:19 Referee Hausamann is earning his pay tonight as it seems he is spending half his time separating the fighters. 6:9
2:27 Carruthers wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Dixon's defense. 6:9
2:35 Carruthers steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:9
2:38 Dixon has Carruthers trapped! 6:9
2:38 Dixon scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Carruthers. 8:9
2:49 Dixon bangs a right cross off the face of Carruthers. 10:9
2:49 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 10:9
2:53 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Carruthers. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 10:9
3:00 Dixon just can't find the range with that cross. 10:9
3:00 It looks like Carruthers has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:9
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Dixon's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Carruthers's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:16 Hausamann has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 Jimmy Carruthers is trapped in Dixon's corner... 0:0
0:29 Dixon muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:34 * Carruthers has Dixon in a headlock as he rains down punches, Hausamann breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:3
1:00 Dixon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carruthers. 0:3
1:07 Carruthers is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 0:6
1:16 Carruthers backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:21 That was a violent straight right by Dixon! 4:6
1:21 Carruthers was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:6
1:37 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Carruthers! 4:6
1:50 Carruthers slides into the corner... 4:6
1:50 Dixon glances a hook off Carruthers's side. 6:6
1:55 Carruthers's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 6:6
2:10 Dixon gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:6
2:10 Dixon with a lead right to the head. 8:6
2:23 Jimmy Carruthers misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:6
2:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Jimmy Carruthers's head! 12:6
2:30 Carruthers was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 12:6
2:38 Carruthers is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 12:6
2:46 That uppercut from Dixon just missed. 12:6
2:49 Carruthers continues to pop the jab 12:8
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 13:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Janks Morton was really animated in Carruthers's corner and Carruthers was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Carruthers is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Dixon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Carruthers blocks it. 0:0
0:23 George Dixon pins Jimmy Carruthers in the corner! 0:0
0:28 Carruthers is either lucky or has radar. Dixon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:34 That hook from Carruthers snapped Dixon's head back violently! 0:5
0:34 Dixon is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:5
0:44 Carruthers retreats into the near right corner. 0:5
0:49 Dixon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:5
0:56 Carruthers shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches George Dixon flush! 0:9
0:56 Dixon was shaken by that blow! 0:9
1:05 Jimmy Carruthers feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:12
1:14 Dixon is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:12
1:17 Dixon lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:12
1:22 That swelling under the left eye of Carruthers is definitely getting worse. 2:12
1:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Dixon lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Carruthers. 4:12
1:36 Dixon lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:12
1:45 Dixon has Carruthers trapped! 6:12
1:49 You would think Carruthers had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Dixon looked trying to score there! 6:12
2:04 Dixon misses wildly with the Hook. 6:12
2:16 Dixon will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:12
2:25 Referee Hausamann steps in to break it up. 6:12
2:29 Dixon is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 6:12
2:33 Dixon fires a light jab to the stomach 8:12
2:45 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:12
2:45 George Dixon catches Carruthers with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:12
2:49 It seems every shot Carruthers takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 10:12
3:00 Dixon has Carruthers blocked in! 10:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:12

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dixon looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Carruthers'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 Dixon smothers Carruthers's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:29 * George Dixon is leaning on the back of Carruthers's neck and Hausamann has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:38 Dixon is running out of gas... 0:0
0:47 Carruthers connects with a right-left combo. 0:2
0:59 Dixon feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Carruthers's chin. 2:2
1:15 Dixon retreats into the near right corner. 2:2
1:20 Carruthers tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dixon ducks under it. 2:2
1:27 George Dixon gets inside and fires a hook to Carruthers's body. 4:2
1:31 It looks like Dixon and Carruthers are both breathing heavily... 4:2
1:36 The cross scores for Dixon. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:2
1:46 Carruthers bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:4
2:05 Carruthers picks off the uppercut by Dixon. 6:4
2:07 Dixon leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Carruthers. 6:6
2:39 Dixon moves to the center of the Ring taunting Carruthers with his hands by his sides. 6:6
2:48 Dixon is off target with that uppercut. 6:6
2:50 Carruthers leans on Dixon and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:8
3:00 Carruthers is blocked in his opponents corner... 6:8
3:00 Dixon throws a flurry of punches but Jimmy Carruthers either blocks or slips them. 6:8
3:00 Carruthers appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 12. 7:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jimmy Carruthers's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Carruthers's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 George Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Jimmy Carruthers lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:32 Jimmy Carruthers is protecting the body nicely as Dixon fails to score inside. 0:2
0:34 Jimmy Carruthers scores with several light punches to the head. 0:4
0:43 George Dixon snakes the jab through Carruthers's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:4
0:59 Carruthers retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:03 Dixon throws a crushing right to Carruthers's jaw! 6:4
1:03 And Carruthers's in big trouble now! 6:4
1:08 The swelling under Carruthers's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:4
1:30 Carruthers just comes up short with the cross. 6:4
1:42 Dixon leaves the jab just short. 6:4
1:50 A nice three punch salvo from Dixon finds the mark. 9:4
2:05 Dixon lands a paralyzing combination! 13:4
2:05 Carruthers was staggered by those punches... 13:4
2:10 Jimmy Carruthers looks to be out of gas at this point. 13:4
2:10 Carruthers's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 13:4
2:17 Dixon goes downstairs with the hook. 15:4
2:30 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:4
2:34 Hausamann yells at the fighters to separate but Dixon and Carruthers are a tangle of arms. 15:4
2:43 Dixon pushes Carruthers away. 15:4
2:52 Dixon backs into the right corner. 15:4
2:56 Carruthers grabs and holds Dixon... 15:4
3:00 Hausamann has to break them apart. 15:4
3:00 Carruthers shows Dixon his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 13. 15:3

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Carruthers'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
0:27 * Hausamann has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Carruthers for holding and hitting. 0:4
0:46 Dixon is forced into his opponents corner... 0:4
0:50 Carruthers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:58 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Carruthers and Dixon can pretty much forget about having any children. Hausamann implores him to keep them up. 0:6
1:16 Dixon's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 0:6
1:22 Jimmy Carruthers has Dixon blocked in! 0:6
1:27 Carruthers tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
1:29 There's the uppercut from Dixon. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:6
1:38 Carruthers drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Dixon. 2:9
1:43 Dixon is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:9
1:43 Carruthers needs to catch his second wind... 2:9
1:52 Dixon whiffs with the hook. 2:9
1:59 A big combination from Carruthers lands with serious impact! 2:13
1:59 Dixon was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 2:13
2:08 Dixon brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:13
2:13 George Dixon looks for a breather; he grabs Carruthers and holds on. Carruthers pushes George Dixon off and looks for an opening. 2:13
2:22 The Referee breaks it up... 2:13
2:26 Dixon has Carruthers pinned! 2:13
2:26 Dixon throws another good combination that temporarily slows Jimmy Carruthers. 4:13
2:31 Neither fighter has much left... 4:13
2:43 Dixon clamps Carruthers's arms to his side and holds on until Hausamann breaks the hold. 4:13
2:47 Referee Hausamann has to separate the two... 4:13
2:52 Dixon has Carruthers trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:13
2:52 George Dixon connects with an uppercut to the head of Carruthers. 6:13
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:13

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Carruthers is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carruthers still has distension. 0:0
0:07 George Dixon throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:11 Carruthers seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:0
0:15 George Dixon got some great advice from Tommy Gallagher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 2:0
0:21 Dixon picks off the jab thrown by Carruthers. 2:0
0:23 Dixon feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 4:0
0:37 Dixon grabs Carruthers's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Hausamann has to force Dixon to let go. 4:0
0:46 Hausamann moves them apart. 4:0
0:51 Dixon scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:0
1:03 Carruthers is forced into his own corner... 6:0
1:08 George Dixon ties up Jimmy Carruthers... 6:0
1:12 Hausamann has to break the clinch. 6:0
1:17 Carruthers ducks into an uppercut from Dixon. 8:0
1:22 Carruthers is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:0
1:26 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Carruthers. 10:3
1:44 Dixon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carruthers. 10:3
1:53 Now they break clean. 10:3
1:58 A quick hook to the body by George Dixon 12:3
2:07 Dixon sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 14:3
2:18 Dixon traps Carruthers in the corner! 14:3
2:18 Dixon fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 16:3
2:32 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 16:3
2:34 Carruthers shoots the jab into the chest of Dixon. 16:5
2:43 Carruthers is blocked in his own corner... 16:5
2:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 16:5
2:57 Hausamann separates the two fighters. 16:5
3:00 Dixon has Carruthers trapped! 16:5
3:00 Dixon fires a volley of punches but Carruthers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 16:5
3:00 Dixon appears to have this fight under control. 16:5
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 16:5

Fight Result

Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...

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

James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for George Dixon

Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 146 to 141 for Jimmy Carruthers

Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 143 to 143 - even

This fight has been declared a draw!


Score Cards

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
George Dixon 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 145
Jimmy Carruthers 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 141

Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
George Dixon 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 141
Jimmy Carruthers 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 146

Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
George Dixon 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143
Jimmy Carruthers 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
George Dixon 27 27 27 28 30 28 29 30 30 30 28 28 30 27 30 429
Jimmy Carruthers 30 30 30 29 27 29 28 27 30 28 29 29 27 30 27 430


Statistics
Categories George Dixon Jimmy Carruthers
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.07 5.27
Hooks / Round 7.07 5.27
Crosses / Round 4.87 4.27
Combinations / Round 4.73 4.47
Uppercuts / Round 6.27 3.53

Punches Landed / Round 28.00 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 62.27 26.73

Punching Accuracy 31.0% 46.0%

Total Number of Fouls 4 3
Low Blow 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Using Shoulder 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 3 2

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 13 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 4 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Main Event
Manny Pacquiao vs Wilfredo Gomez

Fight info: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-13, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Harris (United States), John Gradowski (United States) and Horacio Castilla (Colombia), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 6-1-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 5-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Bill Gore

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Gomez has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:18 Pacquiao just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:18 Pacquiao is hurt! 0:4
0:28 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:4
0:44 That was a violent straight right by Wilfredo Gomez! 0:9
0:44 Pacquiao was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:9
1:02 Gomez backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:06 Pacquiao grabs Gomez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Pacquiao to let go. 0:9
1:11 Pacquiao uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 0:9
1:20 Pacquiao is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gomez a decent target to shoot for. 0:9
1:33 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:9
1:46 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:50 Wilfredo Gomez lands a strong hook! 0:13
1:50 Pacquiao is gasping for air!! 0:13
2:03 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:13
2:07 Gibson yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Pacquiao are a tangle of arms. 0:13
2:16 * Gomez is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:13
2:30 Pacquiao tastes Gomez's jab 0:15
2:44 Gomez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pacquiao blocks it. 0:15
2:51 Manny Pacquiao just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gomez with a sharp combination! 4:15
2:51 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:15
3:00 Gomez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pacquiao's defense. 4:15
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez 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
0:10 Pacquiao has Gomez cornered! 0:0
0:15 Pacquiao lands a hard cross! 5:0
0:15 Gomez appears to be stunned! 5:0
0:24 Pacquiao received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:24 They are back in the center of the ring once again 5:0
0:29 Pacquiao scores with a tremendous left! 9:0
0:29 Gomez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:0
0:43 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Pacquiao back on his heels! 9:4
0:43 Pacquiao is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 9:4
0:56 Wilfredo Gomez drops the right hand flush on Pacquiao's chin! 9:9
0:56 And Pacquiao's in big trouble now! 9:9
1:10 Gomez ends up behind Pacquiao as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:9
1:26 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:9
1:40 He misses wildly with the hook. 9:9
1:52 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Pacquiao fails to score inside. 9:9
2:10 Gomez wings a big left hand at Pacquiao but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:9
2:12 Gomez takes a left to the body. 11:9
2:23 Pacquiao dips to his right and catches Gomez with a nice hook. 14:9
2:41 Pacquiao has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 14:9
2:49 Pacquiao just comes up short with the cross. 14:9
2:56 Pacquiao steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 14:9
3:00 Gomez has Pacquiao blocked in! 14:9
3:00 Gomez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 14:9
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 14:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Manny Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Pacquiao with a left to the body 2:0
0:23 Bill Delaney knows Gomez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:29 Pacquiao has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 6:0
0:29 Gomez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:0
0:43 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 6:0
0:59 Pacquiao misses with that cross. 6:0
1:08 Gomez pushes Pacquiao away, looking for more space to work in. 6:0
1:18 Gomez lands a powerful combination right on the button! 6:4
1:18 What a beautiful combination! Pacquiao might not survive this... 6:4
1:36 A big cross from Pacquiao lands with serious impact! 10:4
1:36 That punch really rocked Gomez! 10:4
1:50 Gomez does a great job of moving as Pacquiao tries to work inside. 10:4
2:06 Gomez is doing a great job keeping his distance. 10:4
2:14 Wilfredo Gomez feints, looking for an opening. 10:4
2:17 Gomez has Pacquiao trapped! 10:4
2:22 Pacquiao picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 10:4
2:24 Pacquiao forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gomez. 12:4
2:40 Pacquiao's misses as Gomez backpedals away. 12:4
2:42 Gomez digs a short hook to ribs of Pacquiao. 12:6
3:00 Pacquiao pummels Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 16:6
3:00 Pacquiao has Gomez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 18:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney was screaming at Gomez between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao picks off the hook by Gomez. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Gomez delivers a cross to the nose of Pacquiao. 0:3
0:33 Manny Pacquiao traps Gomez in the corner! 0:3
0:38 There's a hard shot off the top of Gomez's head! 5:3
0:38 Gomez is badly hurt! 5:3
0:54 Gomez connects with a nasty combination! 5:8
0:54 Manny Pacquiao is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 5:8
1:15 Gomez pins Pacquiao's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:8
1:19 Gibson has to break them apart. 5:8
1:24 Gomez retreats to his opponents corner... 5:8
1:28 It's a sweet uppercut by Pacquiao! He snapped Gomez's head straight back with that punch! 9:8
1:28 Wilfredo Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
1:42 Manny Pacquiao lands a solid hook! 13:8
1:42 Pacquiao has Wilfredo Gomez in trouble after that punch! 13:8
1:51 Gomez doesn't have to look for Pacquiao this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:8
1:54 Pacquiao has Gomez trapped in the upper neutral corner... 13:8
1:59 Pacquiao plods forward. 13:8
2:08 Gomez and Pacquiao are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:8
2:23 Gomez and Pacquiao each take a step back. 13:8
2:32 A solid combination downstairs by Gomez. 13:11
2:49 Manny Pacquiao fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 13:11
2:57 Pacquiao feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 13:11
3:00 Pacquiao pins Gomez's arms. Now they move apart. 13:11
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:11
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilfredo Gomez looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:15 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:15 How is Pacquiao standing after those shots? 0:4
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:26 Gomez lands a hook to the ribs. 0:6
0:35 Pacquiao has Gomez pinned! 0:6
0:40 Pacquiao lands a solid hook! 4:6
0:40 Gomez is clutching his side! 4:6
0:48 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:6
0:55 Pacquiao misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:6
1:02 A brutal combination from Gomez connects to the solar plexus! 4:11
1:02 Those punches hurt Pacquiao and he looks to hang on. 4:11
1:15 Gomez slides into the corner... 4:11
1:19 Manny Pacquiao launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 8:11
1:19 Gomez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:11
1:33 Pacquiao wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wilfredo Gomez's defense. 8:11
1:45 Gomez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:11
1:58 Manny Pacquiao pins Gomez in the corner! 8:11
2:03 Pacquiao swings...and misses. 8:11
2:05 Gomez throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 8:14
2:19 Wilfredo Gomez tries to muscle inside but Pacquiao clinches him. 8:14
2:28 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 8:14
2:42 Pacquiao slides along the far ropes. 8:14
2:47 Pacquiao quickly pulls at his trunks. 8:14
2:51 Gomez is blocked in his opponents corner... 8:14
2:55 Pacquiao dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilfredo Gomez back on his heels! 12:14
2:55 Gomez was shaken by that blow! 12:14
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:4
0:14 That shot landed square and Pacquiao felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:30 Pacquiao throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:4
0:40 Wilfredo Gomez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:6
0:53 Pacquiao looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gomez. 2:6
0:58 Gomez retreats into the upper corner. 2:6
1:02 Manny Pacquiao really buried that punch into Wilfredo Gomez's ribs. 6:6
1:02 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 6:6
1:15 * Pacquiao is told to watch using his elbows by Gibson 11:6
1:33 The action slows for the moment. 11:6
1:42 Pacquiao tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gomez ducks under it. 11:6
1:44 A cross lands for Gomez. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming. 11:8
2:04 Pacquiao fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:8
2:18 Pacquiao voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:8
2:28 Gibson warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 11:8
2:33 Referee Gibson separates the two... 11:8
2:37 Gomez backs into his own corner... 11:8
2:42 Pacquiao doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gomez's head? 15:8
2:42 Wilfredo Gomez appears shaken by that punch! 15:8
2:56 Gomez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 15:8
3:00 Gomez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 15:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Pacquiao's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 17:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Gomez moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:14 A sizzling cross from Gomez finds it's mark. 0:3
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:3
0:23 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gomez has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:3
0:28 Wilfredo Gomez wraps up Pacquiao. 0:3
0:37 * Gibson steps in and admonishes Gomez for hitting on the break. 0:3
0:50 Gomez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:3
0:53 Pacquiao slides into a neutral corner... 0:3
0:58 Gomez traps Pacquiao's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 0:3
1:07 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 0:3
1:17 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:3
1:23 Pacquiao cranks up the hook and connects to Gomez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:3
1:23 Pacquiao has Gomez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:3
1:37 Pacquiao ties up Wilfredo Gomez... 4:3
1:42 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 4:3
1:46 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 4:3
1:49 Both fighters are throwing but Gomez is scoring more than Pacquiao. 6:6
2:03 Gomez back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Pacquiao. 6:6
2:12 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Pacquiao holds him around his waist. 6:6
2:17 Gibson separates the two... 6:6
2:29 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:6
2:34 The fighters have just banged heads! 6:6
2:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gomez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:6
2:53 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:6
2:58 Pacquiao lands a wicked combination! 11:6
2:58 Those shots all landed square and Gomez felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 11:6
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 11:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao backs into the far corner. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:25 Gomez grabs and holds Pacquiao... 0:0
0:35 Pacquiao works his way free! 0:0
0:44 Gomez ties up Pacquiao... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:49 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:53 Gomez and Pacquiao grab a quick breather. 0:0
1:01 Gomez doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
1:03 Pacquiao glances a hook off Gomez's side. 2:0
1:19 Gomez is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
1:35 Pacquiao traps Gomez in the corner! 2:0
1:39 Oh!!! Pacquiao unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:0
1:39 Wilfredo Gomez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
1:53 Gomez lands a hard cross! 6:4
1:53 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 6:4
2:06 Wilfredo Gomez has Pacquiao blocked in! 6:4
2:11 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Pacquiao. 6:4
2:22 Wilfredo Gomez connects square to Pacquiao's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 6:8
2:22 Pacquiao looks stunned! 6:8
2:26 Pacquiao is starting to fatigue... 6:8
2:38 Gomez telegraphed that shot and Pacquiao ducks under it easily. 6:8
2:52 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:8
2:54 Pacquiao misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:8
3:00 Gomez fires and misses. 8:8
3:00 Pacquiao appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
3:00 There's the bell. Pacquiao wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 8:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Gomez retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:17 That cross from Pacquiao has some power behind it! 4:0
0:17 Gomez is staggered... 4:0
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:26 Pacquiao got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 4:0
0:31 Manny Pacquiao goes straight at Gomez, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:0
0:39 Pacquiao slides into his own corner... 4:0
0:43 Gomez is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Manny Pacquiao 4:0
0:55 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:55 Pacquiao was hurt by those blows! 4:4
1:12 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pacquiao. 4:4
1:26 We have a lull in the action. 4:4
1:30 Gomez feints, looking for an opening. 4:4
1:38 Pacquiao misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
1:45 Gomez connects with a vicious uppercut! 4:8
1:45 How is Manny Pacquiao standing after that? 4:8
1:49 Pacquiao's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:8
1:58 Gomez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:8
2:02 Pacquiao is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:8
2:10 Gomez clamps Pacquiao's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 4:8
2:14 Gomez finally lets go of Pacquiao. 4:8
2:19 Pacquiao is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:8
2:27 Gomez takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 8:8
2:27 Gomez staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:8
2:40 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:8
2:47 Gomez jolts Pacquiao with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 8:11
3:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Gomez! 8:16
3:00 Pacquiao is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:16
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:18

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Pacquiao providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Gomez is clinching... Manny Pacquiao is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gomez's arms... 0:0
0:23 Gomez shoves Manny Pacquiao away. 0:0
0:38 Pacquiao approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gomez any room to breathe. 0:0
0:43 Wilfredo Gomez scores to the body with a jab 0:2
0:52 Pacquiao is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:2
0:55 Pacquiao shoots a left to the body. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
1:13 Gomez is circling his opponent. 2:2
1:21 Pacquiao throws the hook and connects. 4:2
1:34 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Manny Pacquiao. 4:2
1:37 Gomez tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Pacquiao lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 7:2
1:53 Gomez catches Pacquiao coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:6
1:53 Manny Pacquiao is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:6
2:06 Gomez has Pacquiao cornered! 7:6
2:11 Gomez's not even close with the combination. 7:6
2:18 Manny Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 7:6
2:26 Gomez works his way in and leans on Pacquiao... 7:6
2:36 Gibson separates the two fighters. 7:6
2:48 Gomez ties up Pacquiao. 7:6
3:00 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 7:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:17 Gomez got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:22 Pacquiao tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:31 Gomez looks to work the body, but Pacquiao covers up nicely. 0:0
0:34 Pacquiao scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:43 Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:47 Pacquiao comes in low. Gomez puts a headlock on him. Gibson knocks Gomez's arm off Pacquiao's head. 3:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 3:0
1:01 Gomez is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 3:0
1:08 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
1:12 Gomez gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 3:0
1:17 Gomez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 3:0
1:19 Pacquiao gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:0
1:34 Gomez wraps his arms around Pacquiao. 5:0
1:43 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 5:0
1:54 Gomez scores with a winging right! Manny Pacquiao's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:4
1:54 Pacquiao's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:4
2:11 Gomez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Pacquiao at long range. 5:4
2:21 Pacquiao is getting frustrated as Gomez continues to hold on to him. Manny Pacquiao is punching Gomez's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Gibson pushes the fighters apart. 5:4
2:36 Gibson pries them apart. 5:4
2:48 Wilfredo Gomez fires a left hand that Pacquiao takes high on the shoulder. 5:4
2:50 Pacquiao pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:4
3:00 Pacquiao has Gomez blocked in! 7:4
3:00 Manny Pacquiao bulls his way inside, pushing Gomez up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:4
3:00 It looks like Manny Pacquiao has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 8:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was really animated in Pacquiao's corner and Pacquiao was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:19 Pacquiao fires a shot, but it glances off Gomez's shoulder. 0:0
0:21 Gomez punishes Pacquiao with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Manny Pacquiao up. 0:3
0:37 Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:3
0:44 Gomez's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:3
0:58 Wilfredo Gomez takes a hard combination from Pacquiao 4:3
0:58 Gomez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:3
1:15 Gomez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:3
1:23 Pacquiao traps Gomez in the corner! 4:3
1:23 Gomez takes a cross to the head from Pacquiao. 6:3
1:40 Gomez misses with that punch. 6:3
1:47 Gomez has Pacquiao cornered! 6:3
1:51 Gomez whiffs with the uppercut. 6:3
1:58 And Gomez tastes the power of a crushing cross from Pacquiao! 10:3
1:58 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 10:3
2:10 Pacquiao has Wilfredo Gomez blocked in! 10:3
2:10 Pacquiao moves in and scores with a quick jab. 12:3
2:22 Pacquiao follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 15:3
2:27 There appears to be some minor swelling under Gomez's left eye. 15:3
2:34 Manny Pacquiao pins Gomez in the corner! 15:3
2:39 Pacquiao connects with a solid combination! 19:3
2:39 Gomez is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 19:3
2:43 Gomez is losing his legs... 19:3
2:56 Pacquiao connects with a violent cross! 23:3
2:56 Wilfredo Gomez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 23:3
3:00 It looks like Pacquiao has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:3
3:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Gibson jumps between them. 23:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Wilfredo Gomez is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:2
0:17 Bill Delaney was livid with Gomez after his display in that last round. 0:2
0:18 Gomez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pacquiao's jaw. 0:4
0:32 The fighters are tied up. Manny Pacquiao tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:4
0:37 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:49 Pacquiao lands a brutal combination! 5:4
0:49 Gomez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 5:4
0:53 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 5:4
1:01 Gomez is forced into his opponents corner... 5:4
1:01 Pacquiao sneaks home the left cross. 7:4
1:05 The swelling under Gomez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:4
1:21 Gomez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Pacquiao. 7:4
1:26 Gibson separates them. 7:4
1:31 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 7:4
1:35 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 7:4
1:43 Pacquiao has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Gomez with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 10:4
1:53 Pacquiao is pinned in his own corner... 10:4
1:57 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Manny Pacquiao got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:4
2:11 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pacquiao flush! 10:8
2:11 Pacquiao's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 10:8
2:28 Manny Pacquiao has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Gomez. 10:8
2:37 Gibson separates the two... 10:8
2:42 Pacquiao lands a nice cross but Gomez turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 12:8
2:54 Manny Pacquiao backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:54 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 14:10
2:58 Gomez's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:10
3:00 Pacquiao appears to have this fight under control. 14:10
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:10

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Gomez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Gomez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Gomez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gomez still has distension. 0:0
0:17 * OH my,Gomez lands a huge uppercut and Pacquiao hits the canvas. 0:0
0:20 Gibson brings his arm down over Pacquiao as he begins the count... 0:9
0:20 1 0:9
0:21 2 0:9
0:22 3 0:9
0:23 4 0:9
0:24 5 0:9
0:25 6 0:9
0:26 Pacquiao tries to clear his head as Gibson reaches the count of 7. 0:9
0:27 8 0:9
0:27 * Pacquiao is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 0:9
0:27 Gibson waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:9
0:27 Gomez is raining blows down on Manny Pacquiao, who is obviously hurt. Gomez wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 0:9
0:36 Manny Pacquiao is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:9
0:40 Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Pacquiao protects his body well. 0:9
0:56 * Wilfredo Gomez lands a thudding shot under Pacquiao's ribcage and Pacquiao crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 0:9
0:59 Gomez is ushered to a neutral corner by Gibson and the count begins.. 0:15
0:59 1 0:15
1:00 2 0:15
1:00 * Manny Pacquiao gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 0:15
1:00 The fight will continue as Gibson appears satisfied that Pacquiao is OK. 0:15
1:00 Gomez's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Pacquiao on Queer Street. Now, can Gomez finish him? 0:15
1:13 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:15
1:20 Gomez has Pacquiao pinned! 0:15
1:24 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:19
1:24 At least two of those shots really hurt Pacquiao! 0:19
1:33 Pacquiao is backed into his opponents corner... 0:19
1:37 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 0:19
1:44 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:19
1:49 Pacquiao does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilfredo Gomez's punches in close. 0:19
2:00 Pacquiao uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 0:19
2:15 * A combination to the jaw has Pacquiao hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:19
2:18 Gibson moves into position over Pacquiao and begins the count 0:28
2:18 1 0:28
2:19 2 0:28
2:20 3 0:28
2:21 4 0:28
2:22 The count is at 5 as Pacquiao struggles to his knees. 0:28
2:23 6 0:28
2:24 7 0:28
2:25 8 0:28
2:25 * Manny Pacquiao is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 0:28
2:25 Pacquiao looks to have steadied himself and Gibson will allow the fight to continue... 0:28
2:25 There's time for Gomez to finish Pacquiao if he can do it. 0:28
2:34 Wilfredo Gomez has Pacquiao trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:28
2:39 Gomez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:28
2:45 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:28
2:50 Gomez fires a lead right that Manny Pacquiao manages to avoid. 0:28
2:57 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:28
3:00 Pacquiao is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gomez can't throw punches, I guess. 0:28
3:00 Gibson has to break the clinch. 0:28
3:00 Manny Pacquiao seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:28
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:29

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn not only gave Pacquiao encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Pacquiao to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:24 Gibson tries to separate the boxers but Pacquiao has a vice-like grip on Gomez. 0:0
0:33 Gibson breaks them up... 0:0
0:38 Pacquiao pushes Gomez back to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:46 Pacquiao tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:58 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 0:0
1:01 Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
1:06 Maybe they ought to nickname Gomez "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:0
1:16 Gibson has to separate the two... 0:0
1:26 Gomez smothers Pacquiao's attack as Pacquiao tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
1:33 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
1:39 Gomez does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 0:3
1:44 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Pacquiao change his style. 0:3
1:57 Pacquiao misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:3
1:59 Gomez bangs the uppercut home. 0:5
2:11 Wilfredo Gomez is trapped in Pacquiao's corner... 0:5
2:16 Manny Pacquiao clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:5
2:20 Gibson is shouting at Pacquiao to break! 0:5
2:29 Pacquiao can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:5
2:40 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Pacquiao! 0:5
2:47 We have a contingent from the OOTP message boards in the crowd tonight and they are certainly a rowdy bunch! 0:5
2:55 Gomez is challenging Pacquiao to fight him and quit clinching. 0:5
3:00 Pacquiao pushes Gomez away. 0:5
3:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 1:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is Joe Humphries

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

David Harris, United States sees the fight 142 to 141

John Gradowski, United States scores it 144 to 141

Horacio Castilla, Colombia has it 143 to 141

The winner and new IBF champion by unanimous decision is Wilfredo Gomez!


Score Cards

David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 6 9 141
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 142

John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 6 10 141
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 144

Horacio Castilla Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 6 9 141
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 27 30 30 28 27 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 29 18 28 423
Wilfredo Gomez 30 28 27 29 30 27 28 30 30 27 27 27 29 30 30 429


Statistics
Categories Manny Pacquiao Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 0 3

Jabs / Round 4.53 3.60
Hooks / Round 2.93 3.67
Crosses / Round 5.00 2.60
Combinations / Round 3.60 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 2.73 2.93

Punches Landed / Round 18.80 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 35.27 65.60

Punching Accuracy 34.8% 19.6%

Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2

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

No cuts occured

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


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[BoxBuzz]

THAT WAS A WAR!

lol.

Gomez went easy on him....it was a good thing Jeff Fenech wasn't in there with him. He wouldn't have had quite so easy.

[armageto]

Another close one. Again, got going too late and just couldn't catch up this time. Good fight.

[p4p1]

I think it may be fair to say that Carruthers and Dixon are evenly matched.

[p4p1]

Any chance of running it again this week FOL?

[Fist of Legend]

Any chance of running it again this week FOL?

sorry but the next title fights won't be ran until Week 9

[NazNaci1]

Round 14 was the turning point. I thought the scores until then were a little harsh on Gomez but what a fight.

Thanks D for the shot

[BoxBully]

Peewee Herman finally tastes defeat